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Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) Practitioners are found in organisations that sit within the public, private or third sectors. They are found in all industries and are increasingly a key figure in all types of business models where profit and growth a are a means to an even greater end, such as protecting the environment, improving societal sustainability and being part of the local and global community.
CR&S Practitioners are often ambassadors for their organisation driving change by delivering their organisation’s CR&S strategy. In their daily work they will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders often across multiple sites and functions. They facilitate change by helping others to understand how different roles fit within the strategy and how everyone’s contribution can impact the greater good.
To help provide an overview of the programme from an apprentice’s perspective, we interviewed one of our successful apprentices who has since advanced their career. They shared their insights on the programme and the support received from RHG.
Cohorts start in January, April, July, September and November. Blended delivery with live webinars, on-line learning and distance learning resources.
Cohorts start in January, April, July, September and November. Blended delivery with live webinars, on-line learning and distance learning resources.
Access to RHG’s Grow Academy and free student membership to the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
Access to RHG’s Grow Academy and free student membership to the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
Principles of project, change and culture management
The fundamentals of delivering CR&S strategies
CR&S data and analytics
Techniques for managing and influencing stakeholder relationships
Communication and report writing techniques
Horizon scanning and delivering a long term CR&S strategy
Understanding environmental, societal and regulatory agendas
How to manage CR&S budgets, fundraising and measuring return on investment
CR&S practitioner will be responsible for contributing towards, and in some cases ownership of CR&S, campaigns, projects and events, making sure these are embedded by facilitating delivery.
A Depending on the size of the organisation, the CR&S Practitioner may be expected to contribute towards strategy design, internal and external communications and reporting, data management, research and horizon-scanning, and supporting budget management. Ultimately, they will be responsible for helping to ensure their organisation acts to embed The Strategy into every-day business practices and in turn managing risk and reputation.
Practitioners may also reach out into the community in order to work collaboratively, and in some cases to understand the views of external organisations such as charities, social enterprises, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), or local and central government
This is not a routine office job; the CR&S Practitioner will typically be working on multiple initiatives covering a variety of geographies, focus areas, and stakeholders. For instance, some roles may be weighted towards managing employee volunteering initiatives or fundraising for charities. Others may have a stronger focus on topics like human rights, carbon reduction, waste management, energy efficiency and supply chain. The occupation can also encompass diversity, inclusion, health & safety, and well-being. Therefore, the CR&S Practitioner’s day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on circumstances and in turn means they could work independently, in a team, or collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. While not the norm, this may mean occasionally working weekends or evenings to ensure delivery of CR&S initiatives and events. The CR&S Practitioner is also expected to be adaptable, able to thrive in a changeable environment, and support others through the process.
It is vital for a CR&S Practitioner to be passionate about social and environmental change, and strive to role model ethical behaviour and values. It is also imperative for the CR&S Practitioner to understand their business, the landscape and industry it operates in, and demonstrate the value of CR&S to the business.
In Learning: 18 months
EPA Period: Up to 6 months
Max Funding: £14,000
Apprentices under the age of 19 at the start of their apprenticeship will need to have achieved a level 2 in English and maths prior to EPA.
Added Value:
Access to RHG’s Grow Academy and free student membership to the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.
1) Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.
2) Work-based project followed by a report and a presentation with questions and answers
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