Are you ready to start a career that makes a real difference? At Connect Housing, we're committed to delivering high-quality, affordable and sustainable homes across our communities.
With an ambitious target of building 100 new homes every year, we're looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Programme as a Trainee Development Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity, for an individual who wants to earn while they learn, gain a fully funded Level 6 qualification, and develop a rewarding career in property development and affordable housing.
About the Role
Working within our Asset Investment Team, you'll receive structured training and mentoring from experienced development professionals while gaining practical experience across every stage of the development process. Supported by our Development Manager, you'll play an active role in delivering new affordable homes—from identifying development opportunities and preparing feasibility studies through to supporting construction projects and handing over new homes to customers.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll build the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a successful career in housing development.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Support the delivery of affordable housing developments from inception through to completion.
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Assist with site appraisals, feasibility studies and scheme preparation.
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Help prepare funding bids, including applications for Social Housing Grant.
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Monitor development programmes, budgets and project milestones.
- Work alongside consultants, contractors, local authorities and other stakeholders.
- Visit construction sites to monitor progress and quality.
- Support the handover of completed homes to new tenants and leaseholders.
- Contribute to delivering excellent customer satisfaction for our new-build homes.
- Develop an understanding of sustainability, compliance, health and safety and project management within housing development.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about making a positive difference through affordable housing.
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Motivated to learn and develop a professional career.
- Working towards or has achieved strong A Level (or equivalent) qualifications.
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A confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage their own workload.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
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Interested in construction, property, regeneration or housing.
Previous work experience is welcome but not essential —we're more interested in your attitude, enthusiasm and potential.
What You'll Gain As part of our Degree Apprenticeship Programme, you'll receive:
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A fully supported Level 6 qualification through an approved training provider.
- Hands-on experience working on real housing developments.
- Mentoring from experienced development professionals.
- Opportunities to build professional networks across the housing and construction sectors.
- A clear pathway for career progression within Connect Housing.
Why Join Connect Housing?
At Connect Housing, we're proud to create homes and communities where people can thrive. Our values shape everything we do, and we're committed to supporting our colleagues to achieve their full potential. In return, we offer a supportive working environment, excellent learning opportunities and the chance to build a career that has a lasting impact on people's lives.
There hasn't been a more exciting time to join us here at Connect Housing. As well as a competitive salary and a great team we also offer the following benefits:
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (Increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 31).
- Buy or Sell annual leave
- BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get cash back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions.
- Free 24/7 GP helpline service Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too.
- MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers
- The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
- Ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications
- Travel season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by employer. Salary sacrifice also available.
- Paid volunteering leave
Connect are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their background.
We may close this role earlier if we get a high number of applications so please apply as early as you can.
- The Apprenticeship Salary varies between £15,392 to £20,785, depending on age.
