Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner Apprentice

BETH FURBY & ASSOCIATES LTD

Recruiting nationally

Closes on Saturday 4 April 2026

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

Beth Furby & Associates is a consultancy supporting organisations across a range of industries to embed responsible business practices and deliver practical sustainability strategies. Our work includes carbon reduction planning, ESG development and compliance support.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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£15,600-£20,800. Depending on experience, salary may be negotiated. 

Training course
Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, may work evenings and weekends to network or meet clients.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

3 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

The apprentice will work remotely for the majority of the time, with hybrid working required at our London office for collaboration, training and client engagement.

Occasional attendance at client meetings may also be required.

  • Support clients in preparing high-quality sustainability and compliance content for tender submissions.
  • Gather, organise and analyse environmental, carbon and compliance data to strengthen bid responses.
  • Produce clear graphs, tables and visual data summaries for inclusion in tenders and supporting documentation.
  • Assist in drafting written responses relating to carbon reduction, net zero commitments, ESG performance and responsible business practices.
  • Support the preparation and updating of Carbon Reduction Plans for use in competitive bids.
  • Review and maintain information on certification platforms including CHAS and Constructionline to ensure accuracy and readiness for tender submission.
  • Monitor accreditation status and ensure compliance documentation meets client and procurement requirements.
  • Maintain structured records and data libraries to support efficient bid preparation.
  • Conduct research into environmental legislation, industry standards and procurement requirements.
  • Provide project and administrative support across sustainability and compliance consultancy work.

Where you'll work

  • Primarily remote working
  • Hybrid attendance required at the London office
  • Occasional in-person client meetings or events

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

This role is suited to someone with a strong interest in environmental sustainability who is keen to understand how responsible business practices operate within commercial and procurement environments.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience

About this employer

Our expert consultancy services ensure your business meets all legal and industry standards while optimising efficiency and reducing risks. We carry on the compliance checks, while you run your business. Click below to find out about all of the certifications we can support you with.

https://www.bethfurbyassociates.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Flexible remote working arrangement.
  • Hybrid working from a London office location.
  • Access to a private member's club in London, including networking and social events.

After this apprenticeship

  • Practical experience supporting carbon reduction planning
  • Exposure to sustainability consultancy across multiple industries
  • Experience managing compliance certifications and procurement platforms
  • Development of data analysis, reporting and tender-writing skills
  • A nationally recognised Level 4 qualification in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017082.

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Closes on Saturday 4 April 2026