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Facilities Assistant Apprentice at the National Centre for Social Research

National Centre for Social Research · Romford · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£20,000 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Facilities services operative (level 2)
Starts
31 August 2026
Closing date
13 August 2026
Positions
1

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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.

Your training

Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

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.

About National Centre for Social Research

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) is a registered charity and is the largest independent and not-for-profit social research organisation in the UK. At the National Centre for Social Research, we're driven by the belief that social research has the power to make life better. Our research influences policy makers, practitioners, academics and the media, shaping our understanding of the world we live in and how it is changing. We have a staff workforce of 360 with around 700 interviewers/ freelance workers 

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsIT skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 15 Ashton Gate, Romford, RM3 8UF

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