Job description
At Addleshaw Goddard, we offer a variety of career pathways within a major international law firm. You don't need to be a lawyer to thrive here - our inclusive and supportive environment is built for everyone to succeed. Be yourself and start your journey with us as a Responsible Business Apprentice.
The Responsible Business Administrator will support the delivery of Addleshaw Goddard's responsible business strategy. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on meaningful projects which have a positive impact, while gaining valuable skills and experience through the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship.
Role and responsibilities
- Own and deliver aspects of Addleshaw Goddard's responsible business strategy, including: administering our social mobility and work experience programmes, liaising with schools and students; coordinating volunteering days for colleagues and clients, liaising with external partners; working closely with our internal employee DE&I networks to support them in running events and campaigns.
- Create appropriate communications and contribute information and news for internal and external communication channels.
- Collect, analyse and report data related to responsible business initiatives.
- Respond to internal and external queries regarding responsible business activity.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and developments in responsible business.
- Provide ad hoc administrative support to the responsible business team.
As part of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will develop the following skills and knowledge:
- Understanding of different areas of responsible business practice and theory
- Project management and planning
- Stakeholder engagement and influence
- Data management and reporting
- Campaign and event management
- Horizon scanning techniques
- Crafting effective communications for different situations
- Budget management
About the team
At Addleshaw Goddard, our responsible business team is at the heart of delivering our commitment to making a positive impact on our colleagues, community and the environment. We focus on driving meaningful change through our volunteering, charity and pro bono work, and DE&I programmes. The responsible business team currently has seven members, spread across each of our UK offices. Each team member is passionate about create a workplace that reflects our values, supports our people, and contributes to the communities we serve.
You can find more information about our responsible business strategy and work in our latest report.
What can you expect
With Addleshaw Goddard, you can expect a supportive team culture, a flexible, friendly and state-of-the-art working environment, and an attractive salary and benefits package.
For the role of Responsible Business Apprentice, we will reward you with a starting salary of £22,000 a year, with the potential for salary increments in your second year.
Core benefits include Life Assurance, Income Protection, Pension and Bonus schemes, with additional Health & Wellbeing benefits and services, plus many voluntary Lifestyle benefits, ranging from a cycle to work scheme, gym allowance and Give As You Earn scheme to season ticket travel loans and railcards.
Our early careers pathways are based on delivering the right training and development opportunities for you as an individual. Our dedicated early careers team is on hand with advice and assistance.
Additional job details
- Location
- Leeds
- Manchester
- Salary
- £22,000
How to apply
The recruitment process is as follows:
- Eligibility & Application Form
- Audio Interview
- In-person Assessment Centre – 22 or 29 July 2025 (subject to change)
We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of a person's sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, background or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to having a diverse team and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities.
To do this effectively, we'd like to hear from you as soon as possible if there are things we can do to support you through the application or interview process – for example, providing you with additional time, organising appointments on particular days, or providing any accessibility support you may require accessing our resources or buildings. If you would like to discuss ways in which we can support you, please contact earlycareers@addleshaw.goddard.com
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have gained valuable experience and skills to support a career in responsible business or related fields.
Opportunities may include progression into a full-time role within the team or other business functions, subject to performance and business needs.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 30 June 2025
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Closing date: 30 June 2025