Level 4 Social Responsibility Apprentice

Job ID 10110544 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Jan. 14, 2025

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Job Summary:

Ready to be part of the magic? We’re hiring for our Apprenticeships.

During this Apprenticeship at Disney, you will get the chance to work side-by-side with industry leaders while you study towards your apprenticeship qualification – Level 4 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner. You will gain valuable skills working within one of the strongest family of brands on a global scale while building lasting connections. Imagine that!

At Disney, we are committed to creating a better world. We are committed to operating with integrity, taking care of our people, and doing good in our world as we grow our business. As the Social Impact Apprentice, you will work closely with team members of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team who are delivering our social programmes to ensure everything we do, give, and promote has a meaningful impact within our communities.

This Apprenticeship will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career, giving you an all-encompassing understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility, in particular how impact is measured, checked, and reported.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities on this programme will encompass these three areas:

Governance and Social Impact

Reporting into the Governance and Social Impact lead, you will support the management of policies, toolkits, and guidelines that underpin the company’s social responsibility efforts. This includes helping local teams effectively support their communities, responding to charitable donation enquiries, and assisting with the review and processing of requests. You will also play a role in managing data through systems and databases, supporting reporting processes, and identifying trends or areas for improvement to enhance governance and social impact initiatives.

Public Charitable Campaigns and Fundraisers

You will support charitable campaigns and fundraisers, ensuring alignment with social responsibility guidelines. This includes maintaining content and assets, helping to track campaign outcomes, and ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across initiatives. You will work in partnership with the project lead to measure the impact of these campaigns.

Support to the Wider Team

The role also includes providing general team support, such as organising meetings, managing calendars, and administrative assistance. You will also have opportunities to participate in volunteering activities, offering valuable insight into the real-world impact of these initiatives.

Eligibility

Must have achieved two C’s or above at A Levels/BTEC
Must have achieved 5 grades 4 - 9 at GCSE (C or above) including Maths and English
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Available to start the Apprenticeship in March or April 2025

About You

This is an Apprenticeship, so we are looking for potential and we do not expect you to have all the skills and knowledge related to the role. We want to see your enthusiasm, eagerness to learn on the job and commitment to your apprenticeship studies. The ideal candidate will have:

A passion for interpreting data and helping others make sense of it
An interest in societal issues and doing the right thing
Enjoys working independently on projects and tasks that require a methodical and logical approach
A collaborative approach and ability to follow instructions from guidelines
Ability to work to deadlines, sometimes on short notice
Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
Ability to prioritise tasks and undertake various administrative duties
Comfortable with Microsoft Office packages and learning new systems that are used for data recording and reporting

In addition to this, we will be looking for competency in the following areas:

Builds Relationships & Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Thinks Strategically
Exhibits Professional Excellence
Inspires Creativity and Innovation

Why should you join us?

Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career within a best-in-class Corporate Social Responsibility function
You’ll study towards the Level 4 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner qualification
This programme is 3 years long
20% of your working hours will be allocated to study time for your Apprenticeship
Support from our trusted training provider
Annual salary of £25,000 with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Complimentary subscription to Disney+
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort Food & Beverage and ticketing
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Apprentice_Hints_and_Tips.pdf

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

1. Why have you chosen Disney?

2. Why have you chosen this Apprenticeship?

3. Why should Disney consider you for this Apprenticeship?

Please only apply to one Apprenticeship position. We offer several Apprenticeship opportunities across our business and, if appropriate, we will consider you for all relevant opportunities when you apply.

Once we have received your application, we will be in contact to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

Should you need to reach out to us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.

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About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):

Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).

The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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