Earn. Learn. Qualify. Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council. Why choose Durham County Council? We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement – find out more information here We encourage a great work/life balance! Many of our roles operate under our ‘hybrid working’ policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working. We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us. We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer! As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace – find out more here You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification with a college/university/training provider. We will support you every step of the way, with a dedicated Mentor, the option of a buddy for disabled new employees and great networking opportunities with other apprentices. Apprentice (Housing Management) Have an interest in helping to providing a good standard of living to residents in the County? Then an apprenticeship in Housing Management could be ideal for you! You will be responsible for providing day to day support and housing management services to tenants who are living in Durham County Council managed properties. This will include working with vulnerable people to ensure they are able to sustain successful tenancies and may include assisting tenants on Gypsy Roma Traveller sites. You will also be assisting tenants in new council housing, as part of the Council’s programme to build new social housing. We will require you to demonstrate a good standard of comprehensive tenancy management skills. What qualification will I gain? You will study towards the Housing and Property Management Level 3 standard with New College Durham. What will I need? You must either have or expect to achieve 2 GCSE’s grade 9-4/AC in Maths and English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, together with good communication and ICT skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Please look at the attached person specification to check that you meet the essential criteria. Interviews Interviews will be held week commencing 6 October 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran. Further information? We encourage you to contact Peter Heighington, Team Leader - Allocations & Lettings via email peter.heighington@durham.gov.uk if you have any questions about this opportunity. If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 262727 – Option 5. DurhamWorks If you are aged 16-24 living in County Durham and not in education, employment, or training, you can take advantage of the help and support available from DurhamWorks. This dedicated programme works with you to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing. Visit durhamworks.info/ Employability Durham If you are aged 25 and over, unemployed and live in County Durham, Employability Durham can offer you help and support to get back into work or start your own business. Visit durham.gov.uk/employability DurhamEnable If you are 18, have a neurodivergence or disability and fit the criteria, DurhamEnable offers dedicated Job Coaching support from pre-application to post employment. Helping disabled people get and keep the right jobs for them. Visit https://durhamenable.info/ PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL. We collect personal information from you when you register with North East Jobs and make an application. Details on how we process your personal data is available in our Privacy Notice https://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24645/Privacy-notice-human-resources/pdf/PrivacyNotice-HR.pdf VPRS/161