PFI Housing Services Apprentice (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Key Dates
* Closing Date: Monday 30th March
* Interview Date: Mid April tbc
What you’ll be doing as a PFI housing services apprentice at Great Places.
* Supporting the neighbourhood PFI services team in Oldham with dedicated operational tasks – for example, but not limited to, income management, allocation of homes, low level anti-social behaviour, estate walkabout and resident involvement projects.
* Completing an accredited CIH L2 apprenticeship course.
* Shadowing neighbourhood team colleagues and attending numerous internal and external meetings with other professionals, contractors and the local authority.
* Supporting activity in our two PFI community centres in Oldham
* Based from, and play an active part in our Oldham office
What we are looking for.
* Someone who wants to build a career with purpose.
* A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude.
* Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience.
* Someone who is self-motivated, proactively and effectively managing their work
* A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through.
* Someone who is motivated by improving people’s lives.
What you’ll need.
* Curious, can-do attitude and a desire to make a difference.
* A Friendly and outward going disposition.
* Experience of working with the public is preferable.
* Commitment to completing your apprenticeship and engaging with the Growing Greatness development programme.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills.
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above would be beneficial.
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).
* A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable.
* Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time.
* Empathy for those who have been disadvantaged and who need help and support to achieve their goals and aspirations.
* Commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing.
* Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
How we support you and your career at Great Places
* A fully accredited apprenticeship/ qualification plus additional short qualifications to aid in your development.
* Full equipment to help you perform best at your role.
* Dedicated time each week for studying and learning.
* Mentorship and line management from senior professionals.
* A fun, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter.
* Opportunities to shadow across the business and contribute to the social housing sector.
* Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities.
* Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress.