(App789) Apprentice Sustainability Officer Level 4

The apprentice role will involve supporting the Director of Home and Net Zero Delivery Manager with both sustainability and energy efficiency /zero carbon retrofit projects and ad-hoc project management duties to improve the energy performance of Connect Housing stock. The role will also involve developing sustainability and project management knowledge and skills with funded attendance and time allocated to attend face to face bi-weekly classes at Calderdale College to attain a Project Management qualification level 4. The apprenticeship course offers an open cohort of organisations from various sectors, which encourages networking, discussion, and collaborative learning.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Net Zero Delivery Manager and supporting the work of the Director of Home, this is a role where your work will improve lives, reduce emissions, and help us build a fairer, greener, smarter future.

You will be helping to create and deliver measurable improvements to our properties and neighbourhoods.

Contribute to the regional climate strategy through engagement and networking
Support the Net Zero Delivery Manager with the Better Homes programme, reducing carbon emissions in our properties.

Support Connect’s organisational goals and comply with our rules, regulations and policies.

Devote time and attention to studies as well as work duties.

Training:

Bi-weekly attendance to the college and independent learning. 

Training Outcome:

This role will develop both business, project management and office administration skills of the apprentice as well as knowledge on a range of sustainability issues. The trainee / apprenticeship role can lead to further higher qualifications in the housing sector should the candidate demonstrate enthusiasm for this following on from their project management apprenticeship course attained at Calderdale College.

Employer Description:
We are a housing association, providing homes and support across West Yorkshire. As a community benefit society, we are here to serve the interests of our local communities. We have a strong purpose to tackle inequality and create opportunities for fulfilled, healthy lives. This starts with a good home in a neighbourly community. We provide over 3500 homes across West Yorkshire for lots of different types of households. This includes homes for families, supported housing for older people, shared ownership homes and homes for affordable and market rent. But our work goes beyond providing homes for people. We also offer a wide range of support services including assistance for families, young people, older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, people experiencing domestic violence, and homeless people. And we run Thrive, a community venue in Dewsbury. We are led by our board and executive team, who bring together a wealth of different experiences and skills. We work together knowing that, by listening and learning, we can make a difference in the lives of people in West Yorkshire.

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Sustainability interest