Social Value Higher Apprentice
About the Position
As a Social Value Higher Apprentice Safety, Health, Environment and Control (SHEC) team, you'll play an important role in helping National Grid deliver positive outcomes for people, communities and the environment. Working within the Responsible Business team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting social value projects, community programmes, volunteering initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities that create lasting benefits beyond our core business operations.
Alongside your role, you'll complete the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship, developing knowledge and experience in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, impact measurement and responsible business practices. You'll apply your learning directly to live projects while building the skills needed for a career in social value, sustainability or corporate responsibility.
What You'll Do
- Support the delivery of social value projects, initiatives, events and community programmes that create positive outcomes for local communities and the environment.
- Work with colleagues, suppliers, charities, community organisations and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and build effective partnerships.
- Gather, organise and analyse evidence of social value activity, including case studies, project updates, volunteering data and stakeholder feedback.
- Prepare reports, presentations and communications that help demonstrate impact and showcase the value created through National Grid's activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by researching good practice, sharing insights and helping colleagues understand how their work supports social value objectives.
What You'll Need to Apply
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Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications; and
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Have or be predicated to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 at Grade Merit or Distinction.
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A driving licence is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31st May 2027.
You do not need previous professional experience in social value, sustainability or corporate responsibility.
Experience gained through school, college, volunteering, community involvement, work experience or part-time employment may be helpful, but what matters most is your willingness to learn and your motivation to make a positive difference.
Location
This role is based in Warwick with flexible, hybrid working which includes three days in the office each week
You will be required to live within a 60-minute commutable distance of the following postcode: CV34 6DA
What You'll Get In Return
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £32,876 for this apprenticeship, with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
As a first step into your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with National Grid.
Alongside a tailored development programme to power your career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too:
- Upon successful completion of your three year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship.
- 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
- A competitibe pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
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The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
- You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
- A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
About the Apprenticeship Programme
Alongside your role, you'll complete the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship, which typically takes 36 months to complete (excluding the end-point assessment period). The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace experience, allowing you to apply your learning directly to meaningful social value and sustainability projects.
Your development programme will include:
- Corporate responsibility, sustainability and social value best practice
- Project coordination, stakeholder engagement and partnership working
- Data collection, impact measurement and evidence-based reporting
- Research, continuous improvement and supporting organisational change
- Governance, risk awareness and responsible business principles
- Building a portfolio of evidence and preparing for your end-point assessment
You'll gain hands-on experience through workplace projects and activities while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in social value, sustainability and responsible business.
About National Grid
National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.
We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.
Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?
More Information
We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas