Apprentice Community Foundation Project Assistant
SNG (Sovereign Network Group)Apprentice Community Foundation Project Assistant
About SNG
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes in thriving communities. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year. Everything we earn, we reinvest so that our customers - now and in the future - have a sustainable home in a thriving community.
About the role
You'll support the Community Foundation to deliver services and projects that benefit our customers and local communities. You'll rotate across three areas to gain a wide range of experience:
- Employment, Skills and Inclusion
- Community Investment and Partnerships
- Fundraising and Social Value
Your day-to-day tasks will vary depending on where you're placed, but you'll be supported by a mentor in each area.
Responsibilities
- Be a first point of contact for customers and partners, helping with queries and resolving issues
- Support the team with activities such as grants, vouchers, and other support services
- Enter and update information using internal systems (e.g. Dynamics 365)
- Help share positive stories and outcomes through communications and promotional materials
- Support payments and keep accurate records of transactions
- Help organise and support events and community initiatives
- Support customer surveys and feedback collection
- Help collect data and feedback to improve services
- Take part in shadowing opportunities to learn more about the team's work
Training and development
You'll receive full training and ongoing support, with flexibility to focus on areas that match your interests and career goals. You'll also be attending college to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.
Requirements
- Ideally have, or be working towards a Maths and English GCSE to complete the Level 3 course
Salary and location
Salary: £15,680.00 per year (depending on your age and experience)
Location: Basingstoke office base
Key dates
- Application deadline: Midnight 23rd June 2026
- Assessment day notification: Tuesday 14th July
- Assessment day: 24th July (please ensure you are available)
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
- Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
- Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
Our commitment
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
About SNG (Sovereign Network Group)
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England, providing over 85,000 homes and investing in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England. It provides affordable homes to rent or buy — including social housing, discounted and private rentals, and Shared Ownership — and runs community support services, reinvesting its earnings into new and existing homes.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join SNG (Sovereign Network Group).