Salary:
£15,680.00 - £15,680.00 Per yearWe have an opportunity for an Apprentice Learning and Development to join us at SNG.
You'll be part of our People 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
This apprenticeship in our People Directorate is a great way to start your career and learn how organisations support their people.
The People Directorate includes teams such as HR, Reward, Talent, Learning and Development, and Communications. Together, they help support colleagues, leaders, and customers across the organisation. As an apprentice, you’ll gain an understanding of how these teams work and how they contribute to the organisation’s success.
You’ll combine learning on the job with meaningful day-to-day tasks, helping you build useful skills and confidence from the start.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work across different teams. In your first year, you’ll be based in Learning and Development, where you’ll build strong foundations and get settled into your role. In your second year, you’ll gain experience in other People teams, helping you explore different career options and understand how everything fits together.
In this role, you will:
Support everyday people processes and team activities
Contribute to projects that make a real difference to colleagues
Build skills in communication, organisation, and teamwork
Learn how people-focused services support the wider organisation
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by a dedicated manager and mentor who will guide you, provide feedback, and help you succeed.
You'll also be attending college to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.
This apprenticeship offers a supportive environment where you can grow, develop new skills, and build a strong foundation for your future 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.
