Job overview
Join us and help drive our journey to Net Zero by 2030
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a real impact within a forward‑thinking organisation? We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sustainability Administration Apprentice to join our Sustainability Team and support the delivery of our ambitious Green Plan.
As part of our dynamic Sustainability Team, you will play a key part in supporting sustainability leads across a wide range of activities aligned to the Trust’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2030.
You will act as the team’s central administrator, helping to coordinate work across our 10 priority areas, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and embedding sustainability principles into our organisation’s everyday decision‑making.
Alongside your administrative responsibilities, you will work towards a Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to build a strong career in the sustainability field. The programme includes eight structured learning pathways designed to support your development.
The the role is 2 years FTC including the 18 month Apprenticeship course in Sustainability.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to kick‑start your sustainability career, we’d love to hear from you.
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What You’ll Be Doing
·Providing administrative support to the Sustainability Team
·Helping to coordinate and track progress against the Trust’s Green Plan
·Supporting compliance and reporting activities
·Contributing to projects across key sustainability workstreams
·Assisting with engagement initiatives to embed sustainability across the Trust
·Managing team documentation, communications and general administration
What We’re Looking For
·A genuine interest in sustainability and environmental responsibility
·Excellent organisational and communication skills
·Confidence working with a variety of stakeholders
·Willingness to learn and engage fully in an apprenticeship programme
·A proactive, positive and solution‑focused approach
What We Offer
·A structured apprenticeship leading to a Level 4 qualification
·Experience working directly on meaningful sustainability initiatives
·Supportive team environment
·Opportunity to contribute to an organisation-wide mission to build a greener future
Working for our organisation
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
