Social Value Administration Apprentice

HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 PLC

Essex (IG10 3SD)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 21 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 October 2025

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Summary

The social value apprentice will have an exciting and varied role learning a business administration skill set within a supportive social value team, for a family run and owned contractor / developer.

• Wage:

  £26,640 a year

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  London Living Wage

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 December 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

There is lots of support for both your learning and on the job application and chance to gain relevant experience to support your personal and professional development. The role is a blend between office based and out on site or at community-based events across London.

 

You will be involved

• in collating KPI data from our construction projects to be presented in business reports and case study formats
• Engaging with all different parts of the business
• Responsible for accurate data handling
• Assist in coordinating social value activities that the projects can be delivered in the community
• Capture information regarding work placements, site visits & community activities to deliver against social value plans
• Maintaining and keeping project files up to date
• Learn how to interact with different stakeholders, from clients, to colleagues to residents and local MPs
• Working on both written and verbal communication
• Assit with promotional preparations for events such as prepare flyers, organize materials for events, which enables the candidate to use creativity and innovation
• Attending job fairs, volunteering events and employment events to represent the business

 

There is plenty of opportunity to build confidence at different community and social occasions representing Higgins.

 

Where you'll work

One Langston Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 3SD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

The role is a blend between office based and out on site or at community-based events across London.

Target locations: Southwark, Lewisham, Lambeth, Hammersmith & Fulham, Wandsworth. Need to be based at head office minimum 2 days per week. 

This will be a blended delivery, a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face to face. All training will take place on site and within your working hours.
Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary and will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity is embedded throughout the course.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Good telephone manner
• Good verbal and written englis
• Time management

About this employer

Higgins Partnerships is part of the Higgins Group, a family-owned company which has been operational for over 60 years. As one of the leading employers in the construction industry, we create award winning new homes developments across London and the Southeast, from the design through to the building of the homes, ensuring that we work closely with every community in which we build to leave a lasting legacy.

https://www.higginspartnerships.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Annual review

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

CSR Level 4 apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

Manpreet Nijor

manpreet.nijor@shaw-trust.org.uk

07928506586

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348203.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 21 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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