Social Value & Safeguarding Apprentice

Colchester Institute Corporation

Colchester

Hybrid

GBP 11,000 - 15,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Cycle to work

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Greater Anglia is offering a Social Value & Safeguarding Apprentice within the Safety, Security and Sustainability team. You will gain hands-on experience in community engagement, sustainability, social impact, and corporate responsibility.

This 2-year apprenticeship requires 37 hours per week, with initial in-office time and a hybrid work pattern, while studying the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (Level 4) through Colchester Institute.

Qualifications

GCSE maths and English at required grades.
Eligible for apprenticeship with Colchester Institute training provider.

Responsibilities

Support projects and campaigns that contribute to our Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability strategy
Build positive relationships with colleagues across the business to encourage engagement with social value initiatives
Work with charities, community groups, and industry partners to create meaningful social and environmental impact
Help promote campaigns and share success stories through internal communications
Assist with collecting, analysing, and reporting social value and sustainability data
Support the delivery and tracking of social value commitments, targets, and KPIs
Help organise community events, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities
Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to social value initiatives
Produce reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Keep abreast of developments to ensure the business is aware of current and future opportunities and challenges in relation to social & environmental issues
Representing the business at events, conferences, and community engagement activities
Support safeguarding campaigns, reward and recognition schemes, and community-focused projects when required

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative

Able to connect with people

Written and verbal skills

Interest in sustainability

Interest in social value

Microsoft Office knowledge

Willingness to learn

Creating positive impact

Education

GCSE maths

GCSE English

Aptitude for social sciences (psychology/sociology/English or media)

Tools

None

Job description

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Value & Safeguarding Apprentice to join our Safety, Security and Sustainability team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing valuable professional skills in community engagement, sustainability, social impact, and corporate responsibility.

Training course Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

Hours Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm, with a 30-minute lunch break each day.Agile working, a mix of office/work from home. However, to start with, more in-office time to settle into the role, with an opportunity to work at offices across the network.

37 hours a week

Monday 26 October 2026

Duration

2 years

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Responsibilities included:

Support projects and campaigns that contribute to our Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability strategy
Build positive relationships with colleagues across the business to encourage engagement with social value initiatives
Work with charities, community groups, and industry partners to create meaningful social and environmental impact
Help promote campaigns and share success stories through internal communications
Assist with collecting, analysing, and reporting social value and sustainability data
Support the delivery and tracking of social value commitments, targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Help organise community events, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities
Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to social value initiatives
Produce reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Keep abreast of developments to ensure the business is aware of current and future opportunities and challenges in relation to social & environmental issues
Representing the business at events, conferences, and community engagement activities
Support safeguarding campaigns, reward and recognition schemes, and community-focused projects when required

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Training course

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

Select and implement project management and planning tools applicable to the type of project/ campaign lifecycle.
Assess the effectiveness of change and identify opportunities to improve outcomes, guiding and supporting others to deliver results.
Balance own CR&S workload to prioritise competing demands and achieve key performance indicators.
Utilise strengths of internal organisational structures to help build self-sustaining CR&S populations.
Tailor approach to maintaining new/existing external stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on plans (e.g objectives, key initiatives and shared interests).
Contribute to the negotiation of external CR&S projects of mutual benefit.
Adopt a communication method that takes account of the audience and is suitable for the circumstances.
Recommend opportunities for external engagement, articulating the mutual benefits and risks.
Contribute to written reports on CR&S performance in line with organisational requirements.
Contribute to the drafting of the CR&S strategy.
Adjust leadership style to achieve results, having regard to the needs of the individual/teams involved.
Select data that is relevant to the CR&S issue being considered.
Analyse data to form evidence-based conclusions on CR&S performance.
Deliver CR&S events in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Quality assure own and others work in accordance with organisational requirements
Contribute to reporting externally on CR&S Strategy and delivery in line with industry and legislative requirements.
Identify own organisations CR&S opportunities and threats. Escalate risks within own organisation when needed.
Research the CR&S landscape, escalating best practice opportunities within own organisation.
Apply management techniques needed to deliver CR&S projects within budget.
Train colleagues in CR&S techniques, tailoring the learning style to the circumstances.
Identify and deliver initiatives that may raise funds for CR&S projects.
Identify and apply relevant IT solutions to CR&S issues.
Select and implement project management and planning tools applicable to the type of project/ campaign lifecycle.
Assess the effectiveness of change and identify opportunities to improve outcomes, guiding and supporting others to deliver results.
Balance own CR&S workload to prioritise competing demands and achieve key performance indicators.
Utilise strengths of internal organisational structures to help build self-sustaining CR&S populations.
Tailor approach to maintaining new/existing external stakeholder relationships to achieve progress on plans (e.g objectives, key initiatives and shared interests).
Contribute to the negotiation of external CR&S projects of mutual benefit.
Adopt a communication method that takes account of the audience and is suitable for the circumstances.
Recommend opportunities for external engagement, articulating the mutual benefits and risks.
Contribute to written reports on CR&S performance in line with organisational requirements.
Contribute to the drafting of the CR&S strategy.
Adjust leadership style to achieve results, having regard to the needs of the individual/teams involved.
Select data that is relevant to the CR&S issue being considered.
Analyse data to form evidence-based conclusions on CR&S performance.
Deliver CR&S events in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Quality assure own and others work in accordance with organisational requirements
Contribute to reporting externally on CR&S Strategy and delivery in line with industry and legislative requirements.
Identify own organisations CR&S opportunities and threats. Escalate risks within own organisation when needed.
Research the CR&S landscape, escalating best practice opportunities within own organisation.
Apply management techniques needed to deliver CR&S projects within budget.
Train colleagues in CR&S techniques, tailoring the learning style to the circumstances.
Identify and deliver initiatives that may raise funds for CR&S projects.
Identify and apply relevant IT solutions to CR&S issues.
The apprentice will be working towards the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Monthly college attendance at the Colchester Institute campus

Requirements

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C)

students who have studies subjects in:

psychology, sociology, English or media (grade 9-4/A*-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Analytical skills
Creative
Able to connect with people
Written and verbal skills
Interest in sustainability
Interest in social value
Microsoft Office knowledge
Willingness to learn
Creating positive impactCreative social impact

Other requirements

Applicants to be preferably between the ages of 18 and 24
This role is exciting as it will involve travel across the network, getting involved in a variety of events and projects. An apprentice will learn from the industry experts and get an insight into the railway as a whole
This is a new apprenticeship with an opportunity to influence and make a difference within local communities across the East Anglia region

About this employer

Kickstart Your Career with Greater Anglia!

Are you looking to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?

Greater Anglia, a key player in the railway network from London Liverpool Street to the East of England, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team. With our new, modern, and environmentally friendly trains, now is the perfect time to join us as we elevatethe customertravel experience.

You will join the railway at an exciting time as we transition into Great British Railways.

For more information about apprenticeships at Greater Anglia, please visit our YouTube channel.

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Wellbeing Support:24/7 employeeassistance, eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, and physiotherapy services.
Family friendly policies
Cycle to work/tech purchase schemes

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme.You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.