About Origin & Future Makers
Origin Consulting partners with developers and contractors to deliver employment, skills and social value programmes that meet Section 106 (s106) employment and skills planning obligations. We design, deliver, and report on commitments around apprenticeships, work placements and community benefits.
Future Makers is our delivery arm, focused on upskilling the next generation of built-environment workers. We run school engagements, work experience, targeted employability support and help match apprentices to roles on live projects.
Together, we ensure local people benefit from regeneration and that contractors have the support to deliver and evidence high-quality social value.
The Role
* This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up with real scope to grow. You'll gain hands-on experience across social value delivery, employability and community engagement. Please note: a significant portion of this role is administrative (data collection, tracking, coordination and reporting).
Key Responsibilities
* Administration & Reporting: Support contractors to manage s106 employment & skills targets; gather evidence; maintain trackers; produce monthly reports.
* Community Engagement: Build relationships with local residents and groups near development sites; support inclusive access to opportunities.
* Programme Delivery: Help organise work experience, coordinate school activities and match apprentices to roles with contractors.
* Bid Support: Assist with drafting bid responses and proposals on social value, employment and skills.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Strong written and verbal communication
• Organised, detail-oriented and reliable with admin tasks
* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Interest in Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
* Passion for upskilling young people, women and people out of work
Desirable
* Understanding of housing/construction/the built environment
* Experience facilitating youth voice or co-production initiatives
* Interest in social value, community development or inclusive growth
What We Offer
* London Living Wage £13.85/hour
* 21 hours per week (with potential for more)
• Travel costs covered when required
* Exposure to client work with developers, contractors, schools and community partners
* Opportunity to shape the role and potentially move into a permanent position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barking IG11