Assistant Local Housing Manager - Apprentice - 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Latham Court, Endeavour Close, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 8SB
Salary: £16,057 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)
Closing Date: 21st October 2025
Interview Date: 25th October 2025
Start your career by making a real difference.
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 always useful, but what really matters is your outgoing personality, flexibility, and eagerness to learn. In return, we’ll give you 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. And 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 will ever be the same. One day you might be organising activities that bring neighbours together, the next you could be welcoming new residents or making sure 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.
Apply today — and start a career that matters.
Why us?
We’re passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
With an exciting national development programme for older people’s housing, there’s never been a better time to join Housing 21.
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, with interviews taking place 24 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