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Who we’re looking for
If you've just finished school or college, and gained A-levels or BTECs, and you're not sure that university is for you, then our two year Corporate Sustainability (Workplace Services) Apprenticeship Programme provides you with a chance to take the first step in your career and earn while you learn.
You’ll be part of our Sustainability team within Workplace Services which is part of infrastructure. We help to provide critical services that support our wider business. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, has a passion for sustainability and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to our organisation's sustainability strategy. This Apprenticeship is designed to provide experience and exposure to various aspects of corporate sustainability. You will get hands-on experience in setting sustainability strategies and reporting across, our offices, supply chain, business travel and wider infrastructure, as well as working towards your Level 4 – Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner qualification.
About Schroders
Schroders is a global investment manager which helps institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to our clients through active management. By serving clients, we serve wider society. Channelling capital into sustainable and durable businesses accelerates positive change in the world. Funding the future is a privilege: we use it wisely and responsibly.
We employ over 5700 talented people worldwide operating in 37 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients.
Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.
Investment20/20
You will join as an apprentice as part of the Investment20/20 programme, you will have opportunities to meet and network with trainees and apprentices across the industry and participate in training, socials and insight events.
The Team
You’ll be part of the Sustainability team, within Workplace Services which provides facilities, estates management, utilities, travel management and physical security services internally to Schroders. They are also responsible for operational sustainability strategy and reporting and drive emission reductions across the Group.
You will also work with our central Corporate Sustainability team who are responsible for devising and delivering Corporate Sustainability strategy around people and planet for the Group.
What you’ll do
As a Schroders apprentice, you will spend 20% of your time working towards achieving the Level 4 – Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner qualification, the rest of your time will be spent working with your team and gaining the skills you need to build your expertise. Some of the tasks and projects you’ll be involved in are:
The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need
The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help
Ultimately, we can teach what you need to know about the job we just need you to bring your drive, passion and enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunity to start building your career.
What you’ll be like
Recruitment process
Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.
Please only apply for one school leaver role (either an apprenticeship or trainee role). As you go through the recruitment process, you may be considered for similar roles.
We're looking for the best, whoever they are
Diversity is at the heart of our culture. We strive to ensure inclusion at every level, to ensure that our actions match our words, and that our culture of belonging defines how we do business. We are an equal opportunities employer. You're welcome here whatever your socio-economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.
If you think you may require disability-related adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] our disability partner EmployAbility (employ-ability.org.uk) for a confidential discussion and advice.
Start date: 2nd of September 2024
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