Assistant Local Housing Manager - Apprentice - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Housing 21; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider is seeking an Assistant Local Housing Manager Apprentice in Southampton. The role focuses on supporting older residents, organising community activities, and ensuring health and safety standards. This position offers the chance to earn a CIH qualification and start a rewarding career in social housing. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment are included.

Benefits

Flexible working including a nine-day fortnight

Funded health cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Occupational maternity pay

Pension contributions

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help people.
• Ability to organise activities for residents.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Organising activities that bring neighbours together.
• Welcoming new residents.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Flexibility

Eagerness to learn

Education

Chartered Institute of Housing qualification

Level 3 in Housing and Property Management Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Salary 16057 per annum. Location: Southampton, Latham Court. This is a temporary, full-time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.

Hours: 35 hours per week / 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

Shift Pattern: 5 days per week or 9 day fortnight

Starting point: Start your career by making a real difference.

Role and purpose

Are you looking for a role where you can have a positive impact every single day? At Housing 21, we’re passionate about providing safe, welcoming homes for older people of modest means — and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine desire to help people. Previous experience is useful, but what matters most is your outgoing personality, flexibility, and eagerness to learn. In return, we’ll provide excellent training, real responsibility, and the opportunity to begin a rewarding career in social housing.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of retirement housing, we believe in more than just bricks and mortar. Our Retirement Living Courts bring people together, offering independence while building community. As our new Assistant Local Housing Manager Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in making that happen.

What will your days look like?

No two days will be the same. One day you might be organising activities that bring neighbours together, the next you could be welcoming new residents or ensuring our health and safety standards are met. It’s varied, people-focused, and full of opportunities to grow.

What’s in it for you?

• A nationally recognised Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) qualification
• A Level 3 in Housing and Property Management Apprenticeship
• A chance to kickstart your career in social housing with a supportive team
• The satisfaction of knowing your work makes a genuine difference
• An initial 18-month contract with the potential to secure a permanent role

If you share our passion for supporting older people to live well and independently, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat, drop Sam Shaw an email with your name and phone number.

How to apply

Apply today — and start a career that matters.

We’re an inclusive employer and care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements for interviews.

If you require more information before applying for this role, please see the attached job profile.

Closing date for applications: 21 October 2025

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be. When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Benefits

• Flexible working including a nine-day fortnight
• Holiday trade scheme and volunteer leave
• Funded health cash plan
• Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay
• Pension contributions
• Occupational sick pay
• Lifestyle discounts
• Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme
• Learning and development opportunities