A leading solar developer is launching its first ever apprenticeship scheme, offering opportunities in the fast-growing renewables sector together with a challenging and rewarding career for applicants seeking an alternative to university.
Reading-based Enviromena is developing and constructs renewable energy projects in the UK and Italy. Across Britain alone, by next year it intends its portfolio to exceed 500 MW.
The firm prides itself on recruiting staff from outside the renewables sector, offering opportunities for people to diversify their skills.
Now the company is launching an apprenticeship programme which it hopes will attract a new wave of talent keen to get involved in an exciting and emerging sector.
First up is a role within the developer’s finance department. It will combine on-the-job training at Enviromena’s head office in Grazeley, Reading, offering study to secure a Level 3 AAT Accountancy Diploma. Tuition will be delivered by accountancy training provider First Intuition in Reading.
“This is a great opportunity for a hard-working problem solver who is interested in business and finance to start a rewarding career in accountancy” said James Armitage, the firm’s financial controller.
“Enviromena is growing rapidly and this is a very exciting time to join the renewables industry. The successful candidate will study for a professional qualification while gaining hands-on work experience in our fast-paced business.”
The firm’s senior finance officials will support the apprentice’s development, in a role offering exposure to a wide range of areas within the finance function.
The apprenticeship is expected to last 18 months. Enviromena offers competitive pay, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. On achieving AAT Level 3, the right candidate would be supported with AAT Level 4 study.
Applicants will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, and preferably three A-Levels at grades A to C. Good team players, they should have strong written and verbal communication skills, great attention to detail and be highly motivated.
“With students completing their exams soon and thinking of their next move, I’d highly recommend this opportunity to anyone looking to build a career in finance. There has never been a better time to join the clean energy industry and be part of its incredible growth trajectory,” said James.
A full job description is here. Applicants are invited to email their CV and a few details about why they would like to work with Enviromena. Email those documents to ukfinance@Enviromena.com. The closing date is 30 June 2024.
