Salary:
£15,680.00 - £15,680.00 Per yearWe have an opportunity for an Apprentice Community Foundation Project Assistant to join us at SNG.
You'll be part of our Communities Team, with an office base in Basingstoke.
The salary starts from £15,680 depending on your age and experience.
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.
The Apprenticeship
In this 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.
You will:
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
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.
At SNG, our apprenticeships are designed to give you the confidence, training and skills to build a meaningful and successful career.
The Details
We have attached a Candidate Guide to this role. This will help you with the application form and let you know what questions we are going to ask you.
To complete the Level 3 course you'll ideally have, or be working towards a Maths and English GCSE
You can apply until midnight on the 23rd June 2026
We will let you know if you will be invited to our assessment days by Tuesday 14th July
The assessment day will take place on the 24th July, please make sure you are available.
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
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
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. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
