Housing Strategy Apprentice - Level 3 Admin Trainee

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Oldham Council invites applications for an Apprentice Housing Strategy Officer in Oldham. You will support Housing Options and Strategy teams, gaining experience in public administration, housing policy, customer service and data management, while pursuing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

The role offers a fixed term contract for 2 years, 36.66 hours per week, based at Spindles Offices, with a salary of £20,740–£24,296 per annum. Closing date 21 Oct 2026, interview date TBC.

Qualifications

• Good level of written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in records and data.
• Willingness to complete Business Admin Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Follow set processes for setting up projects and purchase orders.
• Assist budget holders with financial system queries.
• Keep customer records up to date and accurate.
• Provide day-to-day admin support to Housing Strategy and options teams.
• Use MS Office tools to prepare documents and presentations.
• Gather, check and update housing data and performance information.
• Carry out basic research on local housing needs and homelessness.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Public administration

Education

Business Admin Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Oldham Council invites applications for an Apprentice Housing Strategy Officer in Oldham. You will support Housing Options and Strategy teams, gaining experience in public administration, housing policy, customer service and data management, while pursuing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

The role offers a fixed term contract for 2 years, 36.66 hours per week, based at Spindles Offices, with a salary of £20,740–£24,296 per annum. Closing date 21 Oct 2026, interview date TBC.