Sustainability Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprentice (CRS) to join our thriving UK medical device manufacturing company working within our Sustainability Department. The successful candidate will be based in our Wokingham Offices and will undertake an apprenticeship in CRS.

Wage

£25,396 a year

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Training course

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

Hours

Monday – Friday between 8.30am – 5pm (unpaid 30-min lunch break). Allocated time for the 6 hours off the job hours will be provided in line with the programme.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

As part of the role, they will be expected to assist in collecting, analysing, and reporting sustainability data, including carbon footprint, energy use, waste, water, and social impact metrics, while also supporting the delivery of sustainability initiatives and programs.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist in the collection, analysis, and reporting of sustainability data, including carbon footprint, energy use, waste, water, and social impact metrics.
To support in the tracking and progress of sustainability targets and KPIs.
To support in the delivery of sustainability and corporate responsibility strategies aligned with Intersurgical sustainability goals.
To assist in the preparation of internal and external sustainability communications, such as reports, newsletters, website content, and employee engagement materials.
To participate in projects and initiatives on sustainability topics such as carbon reduction, as well as social and governance areas, including employee & community engagement, supply chain due diligence, and ethical business practices.
Conduct research on emerging ESG trends, regulations, and best practices to support company policies and action plans.
To support the department in engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote sustainability education and improve performance.
To support the team in maintaining accurate records and contributing to compliance with sustainability regulations and voluntary frameworks.
To support the Sustainability manager with the required elements of the Environmental Management System (EMS), including regular site inspections of the Wokingham site.
Any other reasonable duties.

Where you'll work

Crane House Molly Millars Lane
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 2RZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

RHG CONSULT LTD

Your training course

Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

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.

Your training plan

During your apprenticeship, you will undergo remote learning through live webinars, forums, and one-to-one with a dedicated learning coach. You will receive constant feedback and coaching through RHG’s team of experienced learning coaches.

You will gain the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard qualification (additionally level 2 in English and maths if not previously attained).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math & English + 3 others (grade A*/9 to C/5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Writing skills
Proactive
Multi-tasking/multiple project

About this company

Intersurgical is a global designer, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality medical devices for respiratory care and support. Our purpose is to provide trusted respiratory solutions that enable healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. Our comprehensive product range covers airway management, anaesthesia, critical care and oxygen & aerosol therapy, designed for use in emergency prehospital settings, hospitals and home care environments.

https://www.intersurgical.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon completing the apprenticeship, candidates will be well-positioned to pursue roles such as:

Sustainability Coordinator.
Sustainability Analyst.

Where opportunities arise, we would hope that a successful apprentice would be strongly considered for a role within our organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHG CONSULT LTD

Krisztina Jacso-Sule

KJAC@intersurgical.co.uk

(+44) 118 965 63

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330054.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 21 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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