Development Apprentice

Location: On site / Watford, UK
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Housing | Housing Association
Annual Fixed salary:£ 24455.00

Chime Housing

Salary: £24,455 - 37 hours per week

Duration: 48 months

Study time: 20% of your study time (equivalent to 1 day per week) is dedicated to study

We are recruiting a Development Apprentice to join our Partnerships Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in development while working towards a degree‑level apprenticeship in the built environment.

At Chime Housing we provide vital services that help people to live better lives. Our Partnerships Team plays a key role in delivering new, high‑quality homes for rent and sale across our communities.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Development Apprentice who is keen to start a career in development, learn on the job, and contribute to the delivery of new homes that make a real difference.

To undertake a degree apprenticeship while supporting the Partnerships Team in the appraisal, delivery and completion of new home developments, contributing to high performance and successful project outcomes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supporting the appraisal and viability assessment of new home development opportunities
• Assisting with the delivery of new homes for rent and sale, including handovers to operational teams
• Supporting customer communication and engagement with local stakeholders and residents
• Assisting with procurement activities, supply chain payments and general project administration
• Helping to monitor cashflow and produce periodic reports
• Taking part in team, project and programme meetings
• Supporting wider team activities and corporate events

• GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points
• A demonstrable interest in development or the built environment
• Positive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn
• Self‑motivated, organised and reliable
• A good communicator and team player, able to use initiative
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Any experience, study or work exposure related to construction, housing or development

• Responsible to:
  Partnerships Management Team
• Department:
  Partnerships

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Employer pension contribution of up to 11%

We embrace agile working — blending time in our communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach, we empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.

If this sounds like your next role, click ‘apply now’, tell us why you’ve got what it takes, and attach a copy of your current CV.

Closing date: 3 rd July 2026

Interviews: week commencing 6 th July 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.