Our approach is to work closely with the wide number of established specialist partners and education providers such as Uxbridge College, Evolve and BUILD in the borough to deliver our apprenticeships. To identify candidates we also build strong and lasting relationships with referral partners in close proximity to the development sites such as job centre plus, NEET teams, local sixth forms and colleges.

Higgins are proud to be part of the 5% club , which is a movement of employers working to create a shared prosperity across the UK by campaigning for greater skills training. As part of our membership, we commit to achieve 5% of our workforce in 'earn and learn' apprenticeship positions.

During the project to increase the uptake of apprenticeships, in collaboration we propose to hold:

• Local job advertising – online and posters
• Job fairs
• Drop in information sessions
• Advice, guidance & signposting
• CV and mock interview workshops
• School/ college workshops

We will:                                                                                              

• Have a range of trade based apprenticeship opportunities available including: Bricklaying, Dry Lining, Carpentry, Electrical,
  Plumbing and Painting and Decorating
• Have Site office and management based apprenticeship roles available such as: Site Administration, Resident Liaison,
  Construction Management Trainees i.e. surveying, Logistics Manager, Social Value
• Offer part time apprenticeships (min 16 hours per week)
• Encourage attendance for our 2 week experience programme as a feeder to employment and apprenticeships
• Provide apprenticeships from Level 2 – level 7 depending on the candidate, duration, role, and prior learning
• Ensure our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 18, with no upper age limit
• Provide tools, PPE, a mentor buddy system and assist with obtaining CSCS Cards and relevant role specific Health and Safety Training
• Aim to ensure apprentices progress into sustainable employment or further training and development opportunities on completion
  We have achieved a very high success rate to date, with the social value team providing ongoing support to achieve this

We have 56 apprenticeships opportunities which will be available over the full development of both Avondale Drive and Hayes Town
Centre Regeneration.

To find out about job opportunities please contact CSR@Higginspartnerships.co.uk