Apprentice Project Assistant in London

Location: Hybrid/Islington, London

Salary: £27,705 per annum

Hours: 36 per week

Contract Type: 24 Month Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Clarion Housing Group's charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, is transforming lives and improving communities, delivering one of the UK's biggest social investment programmes. We're looking for a motivated and community-focused individual to join us as an Apprentice Project Assistant, playing a key role in supporting the smooth running and development of our Community Panels.

In this role, you'll help bring local initiatives to life by supporting the Old Ford and Merton Community Panels. From organising meetings and taking minutes to ensuring actions are followed through, you'll be at the heart of projects that make a real difference in local neighbourhoods. You'll also build strong relationships with residents, community groups, and partner organisations. This means working closely with a wide range of people, helping to coordinate plans, keeping stakeholders informed, and supporting collaborative projects that improve local areas.

A big part of the role involves promoting and inspiring community work. You'll help showcase grant-funded projects by creating publicity materials, writing case studies and press releases, updating social media, and supporting events. This is a great opportunity to develop creative and communication skills while celebrating the impact of community initiatives.

We're looking for someone passionate about working with local people and making a positive difference. You should be organised, able to manage your own workload, and confident in communicating both in writing and in person. Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet will help you succeed in the role. Most importantly, you'll be willing to learn and committed to completing the training required for the apprenticeship.

As part of the role, you'll have the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship. You'll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to support your personal development and progression. If you have not already achieved Level 2 English and Maths, you may be required to work towards these qualifications in line with apprenticeship funding rules and the requirements of the training provider. This will be confirmed at enrolment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career and grow your skills in a sector that makes a real difference to the lives of its customers.

Why Join Us?

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits scheme including healthcare, dental, cycle to work, and more.
• Matched pension contributions up to 7.5% with generous life assurance.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements. You will be required to attend the office at least once a week.
• Be part of a supportive and structured apprenticeship programme to support your development and progression.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, then please review the full role profile before applying. The eligibility criteria for an Apprenticeship and the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship standard can be viewed on our careers page.

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Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at midnight.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Building Futures session, which will take place on Tuesday 19th May from 9.00am-3:00pm at our Head Office in Camden. Before the interview stage, our bespoke Building Futures session helps assess candidate readiness and fit. It includes:

• Detailed discussion about Clarion and the role
• An overview from the hiring manager about 'a day in the life'
• A presentation from the training provider explaining the qualification
• Interview & presentation techniques, including behaviours, attitude, and expectations
• A group activity to demonstrate skills, behaviours, and understanding of the role

Following the Building Futures session, candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face Interview on either Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st or Friday 22nd May 2026 at our office in Islington. This is a hybrid role with a base location at our office in Islington. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 1 day a week. Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.