Job Description

Are you passionate about environmental and social change? Whether you are looking to kick-start your career or transition from marketing, communications, events, or social media into the sustainability sector, this hands-on apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to shape how we embed responsible business practices across Medik8.

As our Sustainability Engagement Apprentice, you will learn by doing. Working across all areas of our business, you will connect internal colleagues, external customers, suppliers, and local charity partners to bring our sustainability commitments to life.

Contract: 20-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Public relations and communications assistant -Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Working Pattern: 4 days in role / 1 day study (Paid 5 days/week)

Location: Innovation Centre / Aylesbury

Salary: Up to £27,000

The Opportunity

In this dynamic, entry-level role, you will play a central part in driving company-wide engagement around Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics. You will combine practical workplace experience with structured study toward a recognized Level 4 Qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Engagement & Communications: Draft engaging internal newsletters, intranet posts, and workshops to educate colleagues on our sustainability targets. Maintain a calendar of global awareness dates and plan interactive content around key events.
• Customer Awareness: Assist our Global Marketing and Social teams in drafting clear, authentic content for our website, social platforms, and marketing materials. Help maintain our Provenance Proof Points to share transparent sustainability stories.
• Supplier Engagement: Support our supplier programmes to encourage ethical due diligence, accurate carbon reporting, and positive environmental impact.
• Volunteering Programme Management: Coordinate our employee volunteering initiatives, from organising community events and promoting opportunities to tracking participation.
• Charity Partnerships: Support ongoing relationships with our chosen charity partners and Beam, coordinating donations and communicating our collective impact across the business.

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable passion and interest in environmental and social issues, regardless of formal work background.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Comfort and confidence presenting ideas or information to groups of people.
• Demonstrable time-management and organisation skills, with the ability to handle discrete projects to completion.
• Proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn new systems and concepts quickly.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience or background in content creation, internal comms, social media, or event planning (including personal or voluntary projects).
• Experience collaborating with charity organisations or community groups.

About us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp™ certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy®: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.

Culture & Benefits

We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
• Rewards: 75% Discount, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
• Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
• Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.

Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.

Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.

Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:

• Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).
• Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.
• Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.

Be your authentic self. Apply today.