If you’re business focused with a passion for the environment and want to play your part in the battle against climate change, then this is the apprenticeship for you.
Level 7 Sustainability business specialist (integrated degree)
The key focus of this role is to be environmentally focused while working with businesses and organisation on the efficiency of their resources, along with the waste they produce.
With an ever increasing need for sustainability and environmentally friendly solutions, this is the perfect time to focus on these areas. Businesses are under increasing pressure to adopt new and innovative ways to reduce waste, and be more efficient. This is your opportunity to be involved in this ever important role.
With this opportunity to learn new and important skills, along with an ethical and environment focus. This is a very rewarding qualification both from a career point of view and for the environment.
You will be responsible for ensuring the business is focused on sustainability, and environmentally friendly, whilst being at the forefront of the latest developments and advancements in the area. You will also be liaising with customers on sustainability and environmental matters.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role, with regular new developments and advancements in the industry to keep up to date with, along with being involved in the developments and implementing them.
Key benefits of an apprenticeship
As an apprentice, you will not just be studying, you will also be employed and be actively working throughout the course. This way, you will be gaining the knowledge from your training, and putting it into practice with your job role.
An apprenticeship is an excellent way to gain access to the sector you want to work in. You will gain hands on experience in your job role, along with learning from and working alongside experienced colleagues and training providers specifically for the role. This will allow you to gain hands on skills that employers are looking for.
You will also be learning transferable skills with being in a real world working environment with everything that entails. What’s more, a student loan is not required with an apprenticeship. You will be gaining a qualification whilst earning a salary at the same time. Along with this, you will also be able to build a professional network. Meeting many connections inside and out of the business. This could include your business’ suppliers which can all lead to career opportunities in the future.
Skills you will learn
- How to resolve sustainability issues
- Incorporate sustainability strategies
- Evaluate sustainability problems
- Analyse performance
- Drive efficiency
- Show leadership and be at the forefront of new ideas and sustainability advancements
- Voice your sustainability progress internally and externally of the business
- Lead and manage sustainability projects
- Prioritize sustainability
- Implement environmental audits
Job Roles
Some of the job roles you can expect from this apprenticeship are as follows:
- Energy and sustainability management
- Responsible sourcing management
- Environmental and sustainability management
Occupational Duties
As part of your job role, some of your duties will include:
- Sustainability compliance and improvements on performance
- Setting and managing sustainable KPI’s
- Regular auditing of the business’ sustainability
- monitor sustainability of the business and its suppliers
- Training staff on sustainability within the workplace
- Regular communication with staff on sustainability measures and improvements
- Reduce waste and environmental footprint
- Implement and manage sustainability improvement projects
- Keep up to date with the latest advancement and research in sustainability
Level 2 English and Maths is required. This can be completed during the apprenticeship if needed.
This apprenticeship is occupation level 7, and the duration of the course is 24 months.
Conclusion
In summary, this apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and gain a qualification in such an important and current subject of sustainability. This can be incredibly rewarding professionally and personally. You can make a difference in the ever increasing importance of sustainability.
You can view the full details of the Level 7 Sustainability business specialist (integrated degree) Apprenticeship here
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