Social Value Higher Apprentice, SHEC, Warwick

As a Social Value Higher Apprentice in the Safety, Health, Environment and Community (SHEC) team, you will play an important role in helping National Grid deliver positive outcomes for people, communities, and the environment. Working within the Responsible Business team, you will gain hands-on experience supporting social value projects, community programmes, volunteering initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities that create lasting benefits beyond our core business operations.

Alongside your role, you will complete the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship, developing knowledge and experience in sustainability, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, impact measurement, and responsible business practices. You will apply your learning directly to live projects while building the skills needed for a career in social value, sustainability, or corporate responsibility.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of social value projects, initiatives, events, and community programmes that create positive outcomes for local communities and the environment.
• Work with colleagues, suppliers, charities, community organisations, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and build effective partnerships.
• Gather, organise, and analyse evidence of social value activity, including case studies, project updates, volunteering data, and stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communications that help demonstrate impact and showcase the value created through National Grid's activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by researching good practice, sharing insights, and helping colleagues understand how their work supports social value objectives.

What You'll Need to Apply

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
• Have or be predicted to achieve two A-Levels at grade C or above OR BTEC National Certificate OR Diploma Level 3 at Grade Merit or Distinction.
• 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.

You do not need previous professional experience in social value, sustainability, or corporate responsibility. Experience gained through school, college, volunteering, community involvement, work experience, or part-time employment may be helpful, but what matters most is your willingness to learn and your motivation to make a positive difference.

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

• A starting salary of £32,876 for this apprenticeship, with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
• Upon successful completion of your three-year apprenticeship, you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification: Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship.
• 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

This apprenticeship typically takes 36 months to complete (excluding the end-point assessment period). The programme combines structured learning with practical workplace experience, allowing you to apply your learning directly to meaningful social value and sustainability projects.

Your development programme will include:

• Corporate responsibility, sustainability, and social value best practice.
• Project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and partnership working.
• Data collection, impact measurement, and evidence-based reporting.
• Research, continuous improvement, and supporting organisational change.
• Governance, risk awareness, and responsible business principles.
• Building a portfolio of evidence and preparing for your end-point assessment.

You'll gain hands-on experience through workplace projects and activities while developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for a successful career in social value, sustainability, and responsible business.