Level 4 Sustainability Apprentice

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is offering a two-year fixed term contract in Macclesfield for a Sustainability role within their Early Talent Programme. The position involves learning to set sustainability targets, deliver projects, and report on progress. Candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs and one A level. A starting salary of £24,570 is offered, along with an 11% benefits fund. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainability efforts while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

11% benefits fund

Relocation package for eligible candidates

Sponsorship for Level 4 Sustainability Professional Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Motivated to make a measurable impact in sustainability.
• Willing to learn without prior professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set sustainability targets and deliver projects.
• Measure progress and report on sustainability status.

Skills

Interest in sustainability and the environment

Organisation and attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive approach to problem solving

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths

Minimum of 1 A level (32 UCAS points) or equivalent at Grade C

Job description

Human health is closely linked to a healthy planet. At Macclesfield, we're delivering ambitious sustainability goals: decarbonising our operations and value chain, partnering to drive actions to accelerate net‑zero healthcare, and actively managing our dependencies and impacts on nature while investing in biodiversity and reforestation. Recognising the interconnection between business growth and addressing the major health challenges of our time, our Sustainability strategy focuses on how we do business and how we make a positive impact - for the health of people, society and the planet.

As part of our Early Talent Programme, you'll be involved in Macclesfield campus Sustainability strategy focussing on Facilities Management and Operational sustainability. This is an opportunity to learn how to set sustainability targets, deliver projects, measure progress, report status and communicate successes on sustainability on our campus, to the wider AstraZeneca network and to external stakeholders.

The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca's UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company's global network. It is approx. 100 acres with over 5000 people working on site. You will be based in AstraZeneca's Macclesfield Infrastructure Development (MID) in the heart of the campus.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to set sustainability targets, deliver projects, measure progress, report status and communicate successes on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability and the environment; motivated to make a measurable impact.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn; no prior professional experience required.
• Organisation and attention to detail; comfortable tracking tasks, data, and timelines.
• Communication skills; able to explain findings simply to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Teamwork; enjoy collaborating with people from different functions.
• Enthusiasm and genuine curiosity to learn and develop.
• Ability to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and understand how to prioritise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths. Minimum of 1 A level (32 UCAS points) or equivalent at Grade C. These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelor's degree level or above.

Training and Development

AstraZeneca will sponsor you through the Level 4 Sustainability Professional Apprenticeship at LDN Apprenticeships. The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full‑time salary, with fully funded part‑time learning (average 1 day per week) to gain a Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability qualification.

Contract Details

This 2‑year fixed term contract is based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £24,570 plus 11% benefits fund and bonus. A relocation package is offered to help with costs and the process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location.