The Apprentice Community Liaison Officer will help us deliver on our social value commitments in County Durham, while also undertaking a Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support and contribute to local communities while working on a nationally significant project.

Roles and responsibilities

• Research local communities’ needs and develop/deliver social value activities in response.
• Represent Metlen Energy & Metals at school/college events and volunteering initiatives in the local community.
• Build and manage relationships with relevant partner organisations, such as local schools, charities, community organisations, and employment and skills agencies.
• Work with internal colleagues and supply chain partners to gain their support for social value initiatives.
• Collect, analyse and report on social value data to ensure commitments remain on target.
• Produce case studies about the success of our social value activities, and work with the Community Liaison Manager to generate content for internal and external publications.
• Deputise for the Social Value Officer for Torness during their absence (this is not expected to require travel to site).

What we’re looking for

• Genuine interest in social value and passionate about making a positive difference to local communities. 
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take the initiative and solve problems.
• Team player with a positive approach towards others.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and strong attention to detail so that essential administrative tasks can be fulfilled.
• Excellent time management– you will be able to manage different tasks at the same time. 

Qualifications Required

• The right to work in the United Kingdom (without sponsorship)
• Able to write and speak English.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has own transport due to requirement for local travel.
• Minimum requirement of English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above. 

This apprenticeship is suited to someone who can work effectively as part of a team, as well as safely on their own under minimum supervision.

You’ll be self-motivated, organised and have excellent communication skills.

And you’ll have the desire to constantly identify better ways of working, plus the confidence to challenge how things are being done when necessary.