Enable Futures

At Enable Futures, we're:
Offering Flexi-job apprenticeships in:
Yorkshire & Humber, North East, Midlands

Enable Futures, we're:

Offering Flexi-job apprenticeships in:
Yorkshire & Humber, North East, Midlands

Why work with
Enable Futures:

Empowering careers and communities through innovative apprenticeships, tailored training, and strong industry partnerships.

Apprentices working together

Our team brings together many years of practical professional experience working in the built environment, employment, and education sectors, developing strategies and delivering real, sustainable social outcomes on the ground. We draw upon best practices from across the sector as well as the experience and expertise of our partners.

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to building brilliant careers through apprenticeships in the built environment and beyond. Our Flexi-job Apprenticeship Service expertly matches apprentices with industry employers.
Join us in shaping the future, providing Industries with the new talent it needs.

Apprentices collaborating on a construction project

Our Network of Businesses

Work with Enable Futures and join Leading Businesses Across Industries.

Simplifying Apprenticeships
for Every Business

Delivering end-to-end apprenticeship management that works for employers and apprentices alike.

Hassle free and flexible

As the apprentice employer, we operate as an extension of your team, handling all employment recruiting and management, including wages, college qualifications and logistics – for an all-inclusive weekly fee. Our Flexi-job apprenticeship service means businesses can host an apprentice for the entire duration of the apprenticeship or a portion of it.

In-depth and diverse recruitment

With strong links to social housing registered provider communities and local employment networks, our dedicated Recruitment Officer can promote vacancies far and wide, pooling candidates from a diverse set of backgrounds whilst also pre-vetting them to suit the roles and business culture before the interview stage.

Dedicated apprentice support

Our Apprenticeship Managers support both the apprentice and the host during the entire apprenticeship, they conduct regular reviews and provide career mentorship to keep each apprentice on track toward their career goals. They also offer pastoral support to address any personal issues that may arise, ensuring a smooth apprenticeship experience for all.

Hassle-free and flexible

As the apprentice employer, we operate as an extension of your team, handling all recruitment , employment and training provider management for your apprenticeship opportunity. Our service includes employment, full HR responsibility, payment of wages, college qualifications and ongoing support. Our Flexi-job apprenticeship service means businesses can host an apprentice for the entire duration of the apprenticeship or a portion of it.

In-depth and diverse recruitment

With strong links to social housing registered provider communities and local employment networks, our dedicated Recruitment Coordinator can promote vacancies far and wide, pooling candidates from a diverse set of backgrounds whilst also pre-vetting them to suit the roles and business culture before the interview stage with yourself.

Dedicated apprentice support

Our Apprenticeship Managers have extensive knowledge and experience of apprenticeships and will support both the apprentice and the host during the entire apprenticeship. They will conduct regular performance reviews with the apprentice, college and Host Employer and provide support and guidance to keep each apprentice on track toward a successful achievement of their apprentieship. We also help with any personal issues that may arise, ensuring a smooth apprenticeship experience for all.

We connect
people, employers and partners

Delivering flexible, secure apprenticeships that combine real site experience with recognised training and long term employment outcomes for individuals and businesses.

Apprentices working together

Become an Apprentice: Start your career with structured training, site experience, employment security, pastoral support and recognised qualifications, all delivered through our government registered Flexi Job apprenticeship model.
Recruit an Apprentice: Recruit apprentices without long term risk, we manage employment, training coordination, payroll and compliance so you gain talent aligned to your projects and workforce needs.
Partner with us: Coordinate apprenticeship opportunities across your supply chain with a single trusted agency, generating social value, employment outcomes and governance while supporting long term skills development.

Apprentices collaborating on a construction project

Hear From Our Apprentices and Businesses Partners

Real Stories, Real Success

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Corran

Joinery Apprenticeship

I have learnt how to do floor joists, floorboards, door frames and fixing roof trusses down – all of which use new tools than what I have used at college. I have really enjoyed learning on the job and I find it really useful when it comes to college paperwork as I have a better understanding of carpentry from practical work on site.

Hear From Our Apprentices and Businesses Partners

Real Stories, Real Success

I have learnt how to do floor joists, floorboards, door frames and fixing roof trusses down – all of which use new tools than what I have used at college. I have really enjoyed learning on the job and I find it really useful when it comes to college paperwork as I have a better understanding of carpentry from practical work on site.

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Corran

Joinery Apprenticeship

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Alison Ringrose

BDM, Alan Wood & Partners

Trying to find people with the right skills in this industry is quite difficult, so if we grow our own through Enable Futures, as it were, we teach them as we want them to be taught and train them up in the ways that the business needs to be able to grow.

Trying to find people with the right skills in this industry is quite difficult, so if we grow our own through Enable Futures, as it were, we teach them as we want them to be taught and train them up in the ways that the business needs to be able to grow.

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Alison Ringrose

BDM, Alan Wood & Partners

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Georgia

Management Apprentice, Termrim Construction

It’s so worth it. Push yourself into uncomfortable situations, it’s not about the money, it’s about bettering yourself. Everything else falls into place.

It’s so worth it. Push yourself into uncomfortable situations, it’s not about the money, it’s about bettering yourself. Everything else falls into place.

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Georgia

Management Apprentice, Termrim Construction

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Matthew

Site Manager at Caddick Construction

The apprentices are bringing a lot to this project and to the construction industry as a whole. There's a real need for young people to come into the industry, and it's great to see them progressing.

The apprentices are bringing a lot to this project and to the construction industry as a whole. There's a real need for young people to come into the industry, and it's great to see them progressing.

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Matthew

Site Manager at Caddick Construction

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Charlie Brady

Level 4, Quantity Surveying Apprentice

Apprenticeships are a great way to get into the working world, especially if you prefer learning while working rather than studying full time. Take everything you can, listen to everything you can, and put in as much effort as possible.

Apprenticeships are a great way to get into the working world, especially if you prefer learning while working rather than studying full time. Take everything you can, listen to everything you can, and put in as much effort as possible.

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Charlie Brady

Level 4, Quantity Surveying Apprentice

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Mick Keebles

Contract Manager, GRK Civils

The real value of working with Enable Futures is that they do all the leg work involved with finding, hiring and managing our apprentices. We work on sites at lots of different locations throughout the year, and ENF will always make sure the apprentices are able to start as soon as possible on those different sites. I consider ENF as a key part of the team.

The real value of working with Enable Futures is that they do all the leg work involved with finding, hiring and managing our apprentices. We work on sites at lots of different locations throughout the year, and ENF will always make sure the apprentices are able to start as soon as possible on those different sites. I consider ENF as a key part of the team.

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Mick Keebles

Contract Manager, GRK Civils

Perks of working with Enable Futures

Unlock unique benefits, expert guidance, and valuable opportunities designed to maximise success for both apprentices and businesses

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Social value expertise

We understand social value and apprenticeships deeply, helping businesses deliver meaningful community impact while nurturing skilled, motivated future talent.

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Local insights

We know local challenges and work with regional partners to create targeted apprenticeships that strengthen communities and meet business needs.

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Broad opportunities

Our experience spans corporate, public sector and social landlord partnerships, connecting businesses with diverse apprenticeship opportunities that drive growth.

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Networking opportunities

Our strong network across industries provides apprentices and businesses with valuable connections, career pathways and collaborative growth opportunities.

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Maximised ROI

Fill skills gaps efficiently while cutting recruitment costs with cost-effective apprentice salaries and programmes that maximise returns and enhance company image.

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Practical skills development

Enable Futures offers a cost-effective apprenticeship model with transparent pricing that includes recruitment, payroll and apprentice management services throughout.

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Collaborative Partnerships

Our apprentices benefit from hands-on experience in real-world scenarios.

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Career progression

We provide opportunities for growth and potential full-time employment after the apprenticeship.

Enable Futures FAQ's

Answers to common questions about pricing and products

Apprentices have had a positive impact on productivity within most businesses; the reason why, not only does training help them to become more competent and proficient in their roles, but an apprentice can also free up time for more senior staff to focus on key areas of their work, while the apprentice takes care of everyday tasks to work towards their skills and competencies.

Apprentices enable you to develop vital skills that are relevant to your business.

Our service is simple, flexible and easy to access. We take the risk and work out of you employing an apprentice directly, allowing you to concentrate on your business. We source the training and the funding required and manage a rigorous recruitment process from start to finish, employing the apprentice ourselves, saving you both time and money.

When an Enable Futures apprentice is on your project, you and the apprentice are guaranteed our full support for the duration of the placement and beyond.

For many, an apprenticeship is likely to be their first full-time job. A young person needs a period of adjustment to get used to the differences between education and the workplace, and our Apprenticeship Managers are experts at helping apprentices make the transition. Let us employ, manage and support your apprentices for you.

We provide pastoral guidance on issues outside of the workplace, academic collaboration with colleges to ensure successful completion, and reliable in-work support for both the apprentice and the host. An Enable Futures managed apprentice allows you to get on with what you do best.

We can provide suitable candidates at all apprenticeship levels, starting at Level 2, through to Degree level. We will consider any type of position within Construction and the built environment, agriculture and environmental, and engineering and manufacturing including supporting roles such as administration, procurement, marketing, IT and many more.

Host Employers are charged a weekly fee for all apprentice hours worked on site and at college. Included in this fee is a contribution towards initial recruitment costs, a CSCS card & basic PPE, the apprentice pay and travel allowance, plus ongoing apprentice management, HR and payroll.

0330 6061441

Julie.Deeley@enablefutures.org

Company Number: 08514543

Registered Office:

Building 262b Scottow Enterprise Park
Lamas Road, Badersfield
Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5FB

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