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Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (Level 4)

This apprenticeship will provide organisations with CR&S practitioners that have the knowledge skills and behaviours to help innovate and drive ambitions for social and environmental change within their organisation/s. CR&S Practitioners help to drive this by delivering an  CR&S strategy (“The Strategy”) to guide organisations on contributing positively towards social and environmental outcomes.

The CR&S Practitioner will typically be working on multiple initiatives covering a variety of geographies and/or focus areas, and stakeholders. For instance, some roles may be weighted towards managing employee initiatives. Others may have a stronger focus on topics like human rights, carbon reduction, waste management, energy efficiency and supply chain. 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.

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.

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Apprenticeship

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
Education Provider

LDN Apprenticeships Ltd
Location

Online
Duration
20 months (15, plus 3 for End Point Assessment)
Most Suitable For
Anyone wanting to improve their skills and knowledge in social and environmental change for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. This apprenticeship is designed for those with a desire and opportunities to be able to lead on sustainability initiatives/activities within their organisation/s.
Award
Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship award. Apprentices receive free membership to the ICRS whilst undertaking the apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can complete an optional module to prepare for an ISEP exam. LDN pay for the ISEP exam plus the first year of Associate membership.
Programme Cost

£14,000.

Tuition fee financial support options, and how to apply for most of these, are detailed in our Apprenticeships Process Employer Guide. Please note the following important changes to apprenticeship tuition fee funding options, for August 2026-July 2027 intakes:

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Additional Funding
  1. Employer incentives for apprenticeships starting between August 2026-July 2027 (see here for full details):
    • £1,000 if apprentice is aged 16-18 (or turning 16 June-August 2026); or aged between 19-24 and has either an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan provided by their local authority and/or has been, or are, in the care of their local authority.
    • £2,000 for non-levy paying employers only (typically SMEs) if recruit person(s) aged 16-24 (or turning 16 June-August 2026) on to an apprenticeship programme from October 2026, as long as the employment only starts within 90 days before the intake start date.
  2. £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant - Employer may be able to apply for this if recruits an unemployed person(s) aged 18-24 who has been on universal credit for over 6 months. Full details are available here.
  3. Employer may not have to pay Class 1 Employer National Insurance if apprentice is under the age of 25. Full details are available here.
Start Date
Usually two intakes per year. Upcoming options will be identified following expression of interest. 
Teaching Delivery
Online
Key Learning Requirements
Apprenticeships require learners to achieve specific new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs), which are detailed in the Apprenticeship Standard. These are achieved by;
1) Programme Teaching; Online teaching sessions once a month usually 2 hours duration (these are recorded for learner to access if they are unable to attend the live session), plus coaching sessions (once a month) and online teaching materials.
2) Independent study; such as assignment/project research and write up
3) Learning in the workplace; shadowing colleagues, completing programme assigned work based projects, day-to-day development within your current role duties/work activities, reflections with mentor, relevant training sessions.
Modules
Exclusive content has been embedded in to this programme for health and care professionals. This programme has fixed module delivery (you are unable to choose the modules studied). A list of modules is available on the course webpage or course materials.
Placements
This programme does not require external placements to be completed, although varied experiences are beneficial.
Assessments
Assessed throughout the programme by assignments, observations, evaluations and End Point Assessment.
Key Candidate Entry Requirements
• Employed 30 hours or more per week for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Preferably, evidence of English and Maths at GCSE C/4 or above /Functional Skills Level 2 / Equivalent. An initial diagnostic assessment will be completed by the Education Provider at application stage to determine entry requirements met.
Full requirements and details are found on the course webpage/information.
Key Employer Entry Requirements
• Ensure Learner has the support and opportunities to achieve the requirements of the apprenticeship
• Candidate’s Manager to mentor the apprentice.
Listed as an Approved Provider under an NHS Procurement
Yes
Application Timescale
  • It takes on average 2 months to complete all application stages for this programme.
  • If recruiting to this position, additional time will be required for recruitment and advertising stages.
Education Provider deadlines include: 
Usually close application window 1-2 months prior to each intake (e.g. for October 2025 intake, deadline to start application formally with the Education Provider is 31 August 2025).
Additional Training Hub Support
Primary Care employees have access to:
  • All resources provided by the L&SC PC Training Hub such as Digital training, Health and Wellbeing support and events.
  • And, Non-clinical Training and Resources. This webpage lists training and resources for non-clinical roles, which may compliment the apprenticeship (always check suitability with your apprenticeship education provider).
Pathway
Skills England has an interactive occupational maps tool which shows the variety of progression pathways using apprenticeships.
Career progression does not have to be linear. Entry criteria may differ per provider and even more varied routes may be available depending on the individuals prior learning and experience.
Information Last Updated
07/07/2025

Further Programme and Provider Information

If you would like to know anything further about the programme itself, please contact: Simon Baker on [email protected]

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for an apprenticeship programme - either for yourself, a member of staff, or a vacancy position - please complete our apprenticeship form. This form is for Primary Care Employers within Lancashire and South Cumbria only.

By completing the form, the Training Hub Apprenticeships Team will be able to complete basic pre-checks, provide you with personalised guidance, and start the programme application process for you. If you would like to discuss anything first, please email [email protected] or call Olivia, Apprenticeships Manager, on 07735161775. You can find out about the stages of applying for an apprenticeship within our Apprenticeships Process (Employer Guide). 

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