Apprentice: Social Value
Vacancy description
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £14,566
Job Category: Apprenticeships
Vacancy ID: 283037
Apprentice (Social Value Practitioner) Level 4
Kickstart your career in sustainability and make a real difference to the community! Durham County Council’s Procurement Team is looking for an enthusiastic Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner to help embed Social Value and sustainability in everything we do.
About the Role
Durham County Council is committed to responsible procurement that delivers positive Social Value. As a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner, you will work closely with the Social Value Officer and procurement team to help ensure that our contracts and suppliers contribute to the economic, social, and environmental wellbeing of our local communities.
This role is perfect for someone passionate about sustainability and social impact, eager to develop their skills and grow within the public sector.
Your day-to-day duties include supporting the Social Value Officer in delivering the corporate social value strategy and understanding the integration of Social Value within the procurement team. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in various Procurement and Social value projects.
If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding role, and have the passion and drive to succeed, this apprenticeship is not to be missed!
What qualification will I gain?
As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards the Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4) apprenticeship standard at Gateshead College.
What will I need?
You must have or expect to achieve x3 A Levels at Grade C or above or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (MMM) or another Level 3 apprenticeship.
You must already hold GCSE’s in Maths and English with grades 4/C or above or a functional skills certificate at Level 2 in Maths and English.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.