Climate Change & Sustainability Apprentice

Are you passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference? Join us as a Climate Change & Sustainability Degree Apprentice and be at the forefront of Warwickshire’s efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices!

About the Role

As an apprentice, you will support our Climate Change and Sustainability team while studying for your degree. Your tasks will include:

• Assisting with various sustainability projects across transport, built environment/energy, resources/waste, communities/economy, and natural capital themes.
• Conducting research, data collection, and analysis.
• Engaging with teams, partners, and community organizations.
• Supporting administrative tasks linked to the Sustainable Futures programme.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a dynamic environment. You will work towards a Level 6 Environmental Practitioner degree apprenticeship, combining academic learning with practical work, and you will be supported in your studies by our university partner Coventry University to achieve your degree.

Key Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to organize your workload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9 – 4 / A* - C, including English and Maths.
• Either three A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualifications) or a relevant Level 3 Technician Apprenticeship – minimum of 112 UCAS points required
• A strong interest in climate change and sustainability.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous work experience in a related field or office environment.
• Participation in extra-curricular activities like Duke of Edinburgh Award, Cadets, National Citizenship Service, or charity work.
• Knowledge of and interest in working for Warwickshire County Council and/or public services.

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Contribute to achieving a Net Zero Council by 2030 and a Net Zero county by 2050.

Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same, offering a variety of tasks and projects.

Professional Development: Gain a degree while working and develop your skills in this vital field.

Ready to kickstart your career in climate change and sustainability? Apply now and be part of our journey towards a sustainable future!

Our university training partner for the delivery of this apprenticeship is Coventry University, with whom you will study and complete the degree in Environmental Management. For more information about this programme, see here:

Environmental Management Degree Apprenticeship - Coventry University

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make 

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!? 

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure.  Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.  

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'   

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.  

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. 

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.  

Feel free to contact beckysarchet@warwickshire.gov.uk if you need any adjustments or additional information.

Closing date: midnight on 8^th May

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. 

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See?more