Social Value & Safeguarding Apprentice

Introduction

We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Value & Safeguarding Apprentice to join our Safety, Security and Sustainability team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing valuable professional skills in community engagement, sustainability, social impact, and corporate responsibility.

About the Employer

Kickstart Your Career with Greater Anglia!  

Are you looking to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?

Greater Anglia, a key player in the railway network from London Liverpool Street to the East of England, is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team. With our new, modern, and environmentally friendly trains, now is the perfect time to join us as we elevate the customer travel experience. 

You will join the railway at an exciting time as we transition into Great British Railways.

For more information about apprenticeships at Greater Anglia, please visit our YouTube channel.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities included:

• Support projects and campaigns that contribute to our Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability strategy
• Build positive relationships with colleagues across the business to encourage engagement with social value initiatives
• Work with charities, community groups, and industry partners to create meaningful social and environmental impact
• Help promote campaigns and share success stories through internal communications
• Assist with collecting, analysing, and reporting social value and sustainability data
• Support the delivery and tracking of social value commitments, targets, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Help organise community events, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to social value initiatives
• Produce reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Keep abreast of developments to ensure the business is aware of current and future opportunities and challenges in relation to social & environmental issues
• Representing the business at events, conferences, and community engagement activities
• Support safeguarding campaigns, reward and recognition schemes, and community-focused projects when required

Training Outcome

• Upon completion, this opportunity presents a broad range of career pathways into other areas of the railway or beyond

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Enjoys being around people
• Able to connect with people
• Written and verbal skills
• Interest in sustainability
• Interest in social value
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Eye for detail
• Proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Creating positive impact
• Creative social impact

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - maths and English - 9-4/A*-C
• Desired - students who have studies subjects - psychology, sociology, English or media - 9-4/A*-C

Course Information

Course: Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm, with a 30-minute lunch break each day. Agile working, a mix of office/work from home. However, to start with, more in-office time to settle into the role, with an opportunity to work at offices across the network.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.