Level 4 CSR Apprentice – Social Value & Sustainability

Job Title: Level 4 CSR Apprentice – Social Value & Sustainability 

Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire 

Reports To: ADD Director 

Company: Explosive Learning Solutions 

About Explosive Learning Solutions 

Explosive Learning Solutions (ELS) is a leading provider of innovative training and consultancy services, specialising in delivering high-quality learning solutions for the defence, public sector, and commercial industries. We are committed to embedding social value and sustainability into everything we do, ensuring our business delivers meaningful and measurable positive impacts for communities and the environment. 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Level 4 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Apprentice to join our team in Harwell, Oxfordshire, with a focus on social value, sustainability, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Reporting to the ADD Director, you will play a key role in supporting the monitoring, reporting, and delivery of our social value strategy and including carbon reduction commitments. 

The successful applicant will undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. This is a mandatory requirement for the role.  

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities 

• Monitor, analyse, and report on social value performance across business activities, supporting company targets, stakeholder expectations and relevant standards. 
• Produce the company’s annual Social Value and Sustainability Report for publication to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accuracy in reporting outcomes. 
• Deputise for the ADD Director at key external committees and boards, including the Oxfordshire Inclusive Employment Board. 
• Support the development and submission of social value content within bids and proposals, embedding clear, measurable commitments. 
• Deliver presentations on social value initiatives to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. 
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to support the production, implementation, and monitoring of the Carbon Reduction Plan. 
• Advise Directors on emerging trends, best practice, and regulatory changes in social value, sustainability, and carbon management. 
• Maintain detailed records of social value data, KPIs, and progress against targets. 
• Support embedding social value principles into business processes and projects. 
• Support all public sector contracts in preparing for and attending contracting authorities contract meetings.   
• Support the End Point Assessment area in the assessment of apprenticeships where appropriate 
• Support the Analysis, Design and delivery area of the business in the design and delivery of training.   
• Ensure that the business continuously improves in this area in a costed and effective manner. Ensuring that our work adds value to our outputs.   
• Undertake any other related duties as required to support Explosive Learning Solutions’ social value and sustainability objectives. 

Qualifications / experience 

Essential 

• Enrolled in or about to start a Level 4 ESR apprenticeship.   
• Strong interest in social value, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.   
• Good communication and presentation skills, with confidence to represent the company externally. 
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports. 
• Well organised, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities effectively. 
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

Desired 

• Familiar with the learning and development sector  
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, carbon management, or social value legislation is desirable but not essential 

What We Offer 

• Fully supported apprenticeship training and development programme. 
• Opportunities to work closely alongside senior leadership and contribute to high-impact social value and sustainability initiatives.  
• A supporting, inclusive, and purpose driven working environment.  
• Clear pathways for career progression within Explosive Learning Solutions. 

Package 

• Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 per annum (pro rata), reflecting a competitive mid-range salary for Level 4 apprentices in social value and sustainability roles 
• Holidays: 22 days per annum + 3 days paid shutdown between Christmas & New Year and Public Holidays 
• Pension: 5% employee, 3% Employer contribution  

Other benefits: 

• CPD to achieve formal Project or Quality Management qualifications.  
• Specsavers Discount Vouchers 
• Healthcare Cash Plan 
• Reward Gateway- Employee Discount Platform 
• Cycle to Work Scheme