Social Value Apprentice

OCS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting an ESG Apprentice to help deliver our ESG Plan for a rail client. This 24-month Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Apprenticeship combines hands-on projects with formal learning, supported by mentors and senior managers.

You will gain experience in community engagement, environmental initiatives, data reporting, and stakeholder communication while dedicating at least 6 hours per week to apprenticeship study.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social value and environmental initiatives.
• Willingness to learn through an accredited Level 4 apprenticeship.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate volunteering and school engagement activities for local communities.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives and promote greener travel.
• Assist with data gathering, reporting, and case studies for stakeholders.
• Dedicate weekly time (minimum 6 hours) to apprenticeship learning and apply knowledge to live projects.
• Develop skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and ESG data analysis.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication

ESG awareness

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

A-Levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social Value Portal

Job description

Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm

We are committed to leaving a positive legacy for the communities served by our rail client. To support this, OCS is recruiting an ESG Apprentice to help deliver our ESG Plan.

About The Role:

Working Pattern

Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm

We are committed to leaving a positive legacy for the communities served by our rail client. To support this, OCS is recruiting an ESG Apprentice to help deliver our ESG Plan.

This role is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about people, places, and the planet. You will help drive forward our commitments on the social side, including volunteering, schools engagement, inclusive recruitment, and work experience, while also contributing to environmental initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, improving recycling, and supporting green travel.

Alongside these responsibilities, you will complete the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Apprenticeship, giving you the knowledge and skills to build a career in ESG, social impact, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Community & Social Value

• Coordinate volunteering opportunities for OCS colleagues, including school visits, employability workshops, and community projects.
• Develop relationships with local schools and colleges to deliver careers talks, CV workshops, and employability sessions.
• Support delivery of work experience placements for young people, creating structured and engaging programmes.
• Work with employability partners to promote inclusive recruitment, supporting pathways into work for under-represented groups.

Environmental Sustainability

• Support with the Carbon Impact Assessment by helping collect and analyse data on emissions from transport, energy, and operations
• Promote greener travel options for colleagues (e.g. cycle-to-work, public transport, low-carbon commuting).
• Assist with initiatives to increase recycling rates and reduce waste across stations and operations, including plastics reduction and responsible disposal
• Help raise awareness of sustainability campaigns among colleagues and local communities.

Data & Reporting

• Record delivery of social value and environmental commitments in the Social Value Portal.
• Assist with producing progress reports, presentations, and case studies for the Rail client, stakeholders, and the community.
• Gather evidence and feedback to demonstrate impact and continuous improvement.

Personal Development

• Dedicate weekly time (minimum 6 hours) to apprenticeship learning, applying your knowledge to live projects.
• Develop skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and ESG data analysis.
• Work with mentors and senior managers to gain insight into both the social and environmental dimensions of ESG.

Apprenticeship Programme

As part of your role, you will complete the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Apprenticeship, covering:

• Community and stakeholder engagement.
• Delivering and reporting on social value initiatives.
• Understanding carbon impacts and reduction strategies.
• Waste and recycling management.
• Collecting, analysing, and presenting ESG data.
• Project and change management for sustainability.
• Developing and publishing ESG reports.

The programme lasts 24 months + End Point Assessment and is aligned to the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) Competency Framework.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.