Development Apprentice

About The Role

Are you looking to start your career in property development while gaining a recognised qualification? As a Development Apprentice
, you will gain broad experience across several teams within the Development Directorate, developing an understanding of how new homes are planned, delivered, sold and supported.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will build your knowledge of project management, customer service, business operations and financial processes, while learning how a successful housing organisation delivers homes and services for customers

• Follow the apprenticeship learning programme and work towards successfully completing all training requirements.
• Support managers and colleagues across a range of Development teams during your placements.
• Assist with projects and contribute to team objectives and business priorities.
• Develop knowledge of development projects, business operations and customer-focused services.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Development Directorate.
• Provide administrative and operational support as required by the teams you work within.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail in your work.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning, personal development and continuous improvement throughout the apprenticeship.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a supportive and collaborative team while working to achieve the Associate Project Management Level 4 qualification. You'll have the chance to learn from experienced professionals, develop valuable workplace skills and build a strong foundation for your future career.

This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, based on a two year fixed term apprentice contract.

Hybrid working is available for this role working 2-3 days in the office dependent on business need. You will be based from our Exeter or Weston-Super-Mare office
.

For further information about this role, and Live West, please view our candidate information pack.

To be successful in your application for the role of Development Apprentice
, you will have the essential skills and experience for a Level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and organise workloads effectively.
• Desire to learn, develop and continuously improve performance and skills.
• Flexible approach to supporting colleagues and responding to business needs.

• Experience using computers, including Microsoft Office applications

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or a willingness to work towards completing Functional Skills assessments.

• No additional desirable criteria specified within the role profile

Please note, we are unable to provide CoS for this role; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of this role without requiring a CoS.

• Working Style:Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave:Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions:Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks:Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development:Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support:Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters:Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel:Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back:Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

At Live West, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of Live West, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate…