Facilities Assistant Apprentice at the National Centre for Social Research

An exciting opportunity to join the National Centre for Social Research as a Facilities Assistant Apprentice, supporting the day-to-day running of workplace services across our London and Harold Hill sites while completing a Facilities Services Operative apprenticeship.

This role sits within the facilities team and reports to the Facilities Supervisor. You will help support a safe, well-maintained and efficient working environment across NatCen sites while gaining practical experience in facilities operations.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Supporting facilities operations
• Helping with room setups, office moves and workplace services
• Responding to maintenance requests
• Assisting with health and safety checks
• Supporting contractors on site
• Helping manage office and IT consumables

The role offers broad exposure to workplace services, compliance, sustainability, customer service and continuous improvement, with regular contact with the Facilities Supervisor, wider facilities team, colleagues across the organisation, and visiting contractors.

You will need:

• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office or a willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Teamwork skills
• Organisation skills
• A proactive approach to learning

This role is office-based and requires attendance at both the London and Harold Hill (Romford) sites. It involves practical, hands-on facilities duties, supporting workplace services, performing basic maintenance checks, setting up rooms, and responding to staff and site needs. Study days will also form part of the apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build practical experience in facilities management and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for future roles in workplace services and facilities operations.

• Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship