Apprentice Environmental & Sustainability Administrator

Introduction

The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship develops essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours for working in administrative roles across different industries.

About the Employer

At Derby College Group (DCG), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing outstanding opportunities and outcomes for children, young people and adults, helping them to achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential.

Our colleagues work across a wide range of roles, from teaching, training and learner support to professional and operational services. Whatever the role, everyone at DCG plays an important part in supporting our learners' success and contributing to a positive learning environment.

We are proud of our inclusive, student-centred culture, where every employee is encouraged to engage with and support our learning community. As one team, we work together to inspire confidence, encourage positive behaviours, and help our students, apprentices and young people develop the skills, attitudes and professionalism they need for future success.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation that values collaboration, respect and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Apprentices support business operations by managing information, working with teams, and helping improve efficiency
• The programme typically lasts 12 - 18 months and prepares learners for progression into more senior roles
• As the Environmental & Sustainability Administrator Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting DCG's sustainability agenda. Working closely with the Environmental & Sustainability Manager, you will provide administrative and project support while developing professional skills and gaining experience in environmental sustainability

Day-to-day tasks include:

• Organising and supporting meetings, including scheduling appointments, preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up on actions
• Communicating with staff, students and external stakeholders to share sustainability information, promote initiatives, and support engagement activities
• Collecting, inputting and monitoring sustainability data using digital systems (e.g. spreadsheets) to maintain accurate records and produce reports
• Supporting the delivery of sustainability projects and campaigns, including independently managing smaller initiatives such as producing the half-termly sustainability newsletter and co-ordinating behaviour change campaigns
• Maintaining project documentation, tracking progress against actions and supporting the Sustainability Team with a range of administrative and coordination activities

Training Outcome

• On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a range of business administration roles, using the skills and experience gained from working in a large organisation, or explore opportunities within environmental sustainability and related fields

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Confidence
• Good time management
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Able to work independently
• Able to work collaboratively
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Keen to learn and develop

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4 or above or equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4 or above or equivalent

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. 30 minutes lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: DCG