About Sage Homes
Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.
Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.
We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.
Please note - we will be holding an assessment centre on Monday 21st July at our Northampton office, which you will be required to attend if you are successful at shortlisting. This role is for a September 2025 start.
About the role:
As a Housing and Property Apprentice, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key legislation and regulations, the diversity of housing services, and important issues in the housing market. Whilst learning on the job you will also explore the customer service, housing law, and best practices for property maintenance. During the 18-month program, you will be working with a range of housing and property management teams on a 3/6-month rotational basis, setting you up for future specialist roles in the industry. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have the skills to manage contribute effectively to the sector.
You will also gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours through off the job training which will include either remote sessions each month, along with assessments and wider learning that could include workplace training, e-learning, research, and completion of assignments. You will be required to spend at least six hours a week on off-the-job training to meet the course requirements.
The role is based at our Northampton office 5 days per week.
Key Accountabilities
- Legislation & Regulation: Learn about the legal frameworks governing housing, including occupancy, tenure, lettings, and housing law.
- Customer Service: Understand and manage customer relationships, providing high-quality service and support in housing matters.
- Project Planning: Develop skills in planning and managing housing-related projects, including report writing and the management of repairs and maintenance.
- Housing Sector Knowledge: Build your understanding of the history of housing, housing law, and organisational policies that affect the housing sector.
- Repairs and Maintenance: Learn about the management of assets, repairs, and maintenance within the housing sector.
- Professional Development: Engage in professional development activities and participate in remote or classroom-based learning sessions.
- Work-Based Learning: Complete assignments, e-learning modules, and practical workplace training. Build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your acquired skills and knowledge.
About you
- Interest in the housing and property sector.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to learning.
- Proactive to meet learning deadlines
Culture and benefits:
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
- A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
- Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
- Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
- Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
- Wellbeing support through MyndUp
- Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
- Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.
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