Environmental Degree Apprentice, SHEC, Warwick

As an Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprentice, you'll play an important role in helping National Grid Electricity Transmission understand, manage and improve its environmental performance. Working within the Safety, Health, Environment and Communities (SHEC) team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement activities across operational, construction and infrastructure projects.

Alongside your role, you'll complete a Level 6 Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship, combining university study with practical workplace experience. You'll develop expertise in environmental management, sustainability, environmental legislation, auditing, risk assessment and continuous improvement, while contributing to projects that support a more sustainable energy future.

What You'll Do

• Support environmental compliance activities, helping teams meet environmental standards, legal obligations and company requirements.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental data to monitor performance, identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Assist with environmental audits, inspections, investigations and site visits, helping identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts.
• Work with colleagues across the business to promote sustainable working practices and support environmental improvement initiatives.
• Develop your environmental knowledge and practical experience through real projects, applying your apprenticeship learning to help protect natural resources and improve environmental performance.

Entry Requirements

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
• Have or be predicted to achieve three A-levels at Grade C or above, two of the three should be subjects such as Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Maths; or successful completion of a relevant Level 3 apprenticeship.
• 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.

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

• Starting salary of £32,719 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
• Upon successful completion of your two year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 6 Environmental Practitioner Degree.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
• 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

The programme typically takes 48 months to complete and combines university study with structured workplace experience, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in environmental management.

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.

Important Application Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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