£1M Apprenticeship fund to build green skills and support Uk's low-carbon transmition

Royal Mail has launched a £1 million apprenticeship levy fund to help businesses develop the green skills necessary to benefit from and support the growth of a low‑carbon economy.

The funding can be used for a wide range of Government-approved green skills apprenticeships, helping build capabilities in areas including low-carbon heating, electrical vehicle infrastructure, energy efficient construction and sustainable supply chains.

Opportunities range from tradespeople training to fit solar panels or heat pumps or to install electric van charging infrastructure, to professionals taking on degree apprenticeships such as environmental practitioner or sustainability business specialist.

Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with online study and support, providing both practical experience and theoretical knowledge. This ensures that apprentices gain the necessary skills and understanding to excel in their chosen fields. Programmes are available from Level 2 (equivalent to GCSEs) through to Level 7 (equivalent to a Master’s degree), supporting development at every stage of a career.

As one of the UK’s largest companies - and the only provider delivering to all 32 million addresses in the UK - Royal Mail has an important role to play in supporting the UK’s transition.

Royal Mail’s own Steps to Zero strategy is well underway, including the electrification of its fleet and network efficiencies such as reducing domestic flights. However, meeting its target of Net-Zero emissions by 2040 also depends on an economy‑wide transition, with supply chains, customers, and infrastructure all evolving in tandem.

This fund is designed to help accelerate the transition by building the skills needed across the wider economy.

Royal Mail now offers levy transfer funding for eligible green skills apprenticeships. This is available to registered companies in most industries. Funding can be used for a wide range of government-approved green skills apprenticeships. For queries, please contact levytransfers@royalmail.com.

To apply for a levy transfer, you’ll need an apprenticeship service account. If you don’t have one, visit the government website for guidance on setting it up.

1. If you are already part of Royal Mail’s supply chain, contact levytransfers@royalmail.com with your apprenticeship service account ID to request a direct transfer.
2. If you are not part of our supply chain, visit the pledge page and search for 'Royal Mail' to apply.

 
Before applying, please ensure you know:

• The apprenticeship standard your apprentice/s will undertake
• The number of apprentices you need funding for
• The location of the apprentices’ workplace
• The expected start date

Once submitted, you can track your application status in your apprenticeship service account. Royal Mail will review and respond to your application within two weeks.