Housing Strategy Apprentice

East Staffordshire Borough Council; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

East Staffordshire Borough Council is offering a Housing Strategy Apprentice role to gain practical experience shaping housing provision across the borough. You will work with the Housing Manager to support a programme of strategy work and undertake a Chartered Institute of Housing course.

You will gather and analyse housing data, monitor affordable housing delivery, assist with First Homes and Discounted Sale Housing processes, and collaborate with developers, housing providers and other

Qualifications

• Minimum five GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including English and Maths.
• Two A Levels, a T Level, a BTEC or housing experience.
• Good communication and numeracy skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse housing data to identify local needs and inform strategies, policies and action plans.
• Help monitor affordable housing delivery and maintain accurate records of homes across the borough.
• Assist with administration of affordable home ownership schemes, including First Homes and Discounted Sale Housing.
• Work with colleagues, developers, housing providers and other partners to support housing projects and consultations.
• Develop your confidence in preparing reports, presenting information, responding to enquiries and managing priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs incl English & Maths

A Levels / equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn, develop and make a difference to local communities?

If so, join East Staffordshire Borough Council as our Housing Strategy Apprentice and gain practical experience supporting the work that helps shape housing provision across the borough. From understanding local housing needs to supporting affordable housing projects, you’ll discover how research, data and partnership working help turn housing priorities into action.

About the role

Working with the Housing Manager and Housing Strategy Officer, you’ll support a varied programme of housing strategy work while developing your knowledge and professional skills. You’ll undertake a Chartered Institute of Housing course at a level determined by your previous education and experience, with support to attend lectures, complete coursework and put your learning into practice:

• Gather and analyse housing data to help identify local needs and inform strategies, policies and action plans.
• Help monitor affordable housing delivery and maintain accurate records of homes across the borough.
• Support the administration of affordable home ownership schemes, including First Homes and Discounted Sale Housing, and help applicants understand the process.
• Work with colleagues, developers, housing providers and other partners to support housing projects and consultations.
• Develop your confidence in preparing reports, presenting information, responding to enquiries and managing priorities.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and ready to learn, with strong communication skills, a helpful approach to customer service and confidence using Word, Excel and Outlook. You’ll be comfortable working with numbers and information, keeping accurate records and working both independently and as part of a team. Your experience may come from study, volunteering, employment or community involvement.

To meet apprenticeship funding residency requirements, you will normally need to have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years immediately before the course starts, although exceptions apply and eligibility will be confirmed by the apprenticeship training provider.

You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics, plus either two A Levels, a T Level, a BTEC or housing experience. You must also meet the apprenticeship provider’s entry requirements and be committed to completing the programme, including off-the-job training. The role includes attending meetings, training and site

visits across the borough, with occasional evening meetings or consultation events if required.

Apprenticeship Funding Eligibility: Candidates must meet the UK apprenticeship funding criteria (right to work in the UK and 3 years UK/EEA residency or eligible exemption).

Please see the job description and person specification for the full essential and desirable criteria.

Additional Information

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone including people of different ages, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Leader.

Personal Relationships

A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who knows of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.

Visa Sponsorship

As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.

Closing date for applications – Thursday 3 December 2006

Attached documents

HS050T - Housing Strategy Apprentice - JD and Person Spec 26 v1.docx