Businesses, self-employed professionals and aspiring sustainability leaders across Brighton & Hove and Sussex are being encouraged to apply for two new Skills Bootcamps in Circular Economy launching in January 2027.
Delivered by Professor David Greenfield and the team at SOENECS (Social, Environmental and Economic Solutions) in collaboration with Brighton & Hove City Council, the Department for Education-funded programme is designed to help participants develop practical circular economy skills that can be applied directly within their organisations.
The programme follows the success of the first Circular Economy Skills Bootcamp delivered earlier this year, which brought together 17 participants and led to Brighton & Hove City Council and SOENECS being shortlisted for two National Recycling Awards in 2026.
Hosted at the NatWest Accelerator Hub at the University of Brighton, the 10-week programme combines expert-led training, practical exercises and industry insights, helping participants identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve resource efficiency and unlock new business opportunities. Participants will also gain Circular Economy Institute Trained certification.
A key feature of the course is a bespoke Circular Economy Opportunity Assessment, enabling each participant to explore practical ways to improve sustainability, retain material value and strengthen commercial performance within their own organisation.
Who Should Apply?
The bootcamps are seeking applications from:
- Employees looking to develop sustainability and circular economy expertise.
- Business owners and self-employed professionals keen to build more resilient and resource-efficient organisations.
- Graduates and early-career professionals interested in pursuing careers in the circular economy.
- Organisations interested in hosting a circular economy intern from May 2027.
Programme Details
- Start date: Week commencing 18 January 2027
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Attendance: One day per week
- Cohorts available: Tuesday or Thursday
- Location: NatWest Accelerator Hub, University of Brighton
- Accredited by: Circular Economy Institute
Funding
The Skills Bootcamp is funded by the Department for Education.
- Self-employed learners: Fully funded
- SMEs (fewer than 250 employees): £300 employer contribution per learner
- Large employers (250+ employees): £900 employer contribution per learner
Register Your Interest
Places are limited and expressions of interest should be submitted by 30 November 2026.
For full programme details and registration information, visit:
🔗 SOENECS Circular Economy Skills Bootcamp Information
For enquiries, contact: