Business Support Apprentice

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Net Zero Apprentice

Remote- Anywhere in the UK.

Monday to Friday 40 hours per week  

Salary up to £23,795.20 per annum depending on age.  

About apprenticeships at Mears Group:  

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.   

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. The group’s expertise encompasses responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and housing management, contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities. Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society, making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation.  

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.  

As a Mears Apprentice you will be paid above the national minimum wage for your normal working hours plus time to do your college work with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as being part of net zero projects, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

About the role:  

This exciting role will place you at the forefront of supporting the delivery of Our Pathway to Net Zero strategy to enable us to achieve Net Zero across Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and across Scope 3 emissions by 2045.

The Net Zero apprenticeship will take around 24 months to complete and result in you gaining an NVQ level 4 qualification as a Data Analyst (details of the programme can be found at ).

In addition, further on the job mentoring and training will be provided on Net Zero to enable you to apply the data analysis skills to support Our Pathway to Net Zero strategy.

You will focus on data analysis to support us measure, monitor, and demonstrate the impact of our activity to decarbonise our business.

• Support to identify and deliver actions to reduce carbon emissions across the business including embedding a net zero culture and behaviour change Transitioning our corporate vehicle fleet to electric alternatives, and making our offices and buildings more energy efficient
• Support to measure our Greenhouse Gas carbon emissions footprint and track the impact of our actions in reducing it
• Support development of data and intelligence to support our clients decarbonise their housing stock

Key Criteria:  

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team-player, who enjoys being part of a highly collaborative, dynamic organisation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
• Ability to absorb information and apply it.
• Have a positive “Can do Attitude.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with others
• GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 or A-C including English and Mathematics
• 2 A Levels (or equivalent)

All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.  

Benefits we can offer you:  

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! 
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. 
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more 
• Family friendly policies 

To apply, follow the link below or to discuss your application further please contact Vickie at  

Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.