Up to 37 Hours (flexible working welcomed)
End Date
09/03/2025
Reference
W021/25
Now is the time to reimagine your future with our new WDH office-based apprenticeships.
Are you looking to learn and develop skills for life? An apprenticeship with WDH is a chance to start your career journey, or even take the opportunity to take a new career path in a growing, vibrant housing sector.
Who we are
WDH is a social housing landlord delivering high quality, affordable homes in the Wakefield district and beyond.
WDH has over 31,000 properties but is much more than bricks and mortar. With a commitment to make real change through social outcomes, it helps customers to tackle the challenges of modern living and through partnership works to create confident and sustainable communities. Recognising its long-term commitment to tenant engagement, WDH was the first housing association to be awarded the Tpas Exemplar accreditation.
With a workforce of over 1,400 people, WDH has held Investors in People accreditation since 2010.
We are an inclusive workforce and an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and progression at work.
Becoming an apprentice is an important decision and it involves making a commitment. It takes time to learn new skills, but the Apprentice Team Leader, service areas and mentors will be on hand to supervise and train you. There are opportunities available across multiple service areas at WDH.
You will be working alongside passionate and experienced colleagues in a busy, inclusive environment and gain the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to make a positive impact on customers.
This year we have an opportunity to join the Communications and Marketing Team in our Corporate Services Directorate:
This year we have 4 new opportunities in the following areas:
Housing and Property Management Level 3 Apprenticeships within the following teams:
* Technical Services - within the Repairs & Maintenance Team or Mechanical & Electrical Team x 2: The Technical Services Teams ensure that our Trades people are able to tend to our customers' needs and support them in maintaining their property. Working as a Technical Services Apprentice you will be involved in administrative support.
* Estates Team x 2. : The Estates Team aim to provide the highest quality services at the first point of contact to the communities we serve and focus on managing and supporting tenants to help create confident communities and provide a range of services including, but not limited to:
o Environmental maintenance, monitoring and enforcement.
o Tenant involvement and community development.
o Managing nuisance and antisocial behaviour.
o Overall tenancy management.
o Neighbourhood Panel meetings.
What training do you get?
As part of our apprenticeship programme, you will receive up to 2 years of training and gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Housing and Property Management through Kingdom Academy. You will need to commit to completing all coursework and assessments as part of your apprenticeship qualification. Dependant on your successfully completing the apprenticeship standard you will then have the opportunity to explore your future role at WDH. Our apprenticeship programme also offers further opportunities of personal and professional development and an insight into wider business operations.
You will receive mentorship and support in learning your role and the procedures within the service area.
You will have the opportunity to attend internal and external meetings and job shadow across the service area including helping develop links and partnerships with external agencies.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic team players, good problem solvers who display high degrees of self-motivation, commitment and time management. We want people who demonstrate a positive attitude and are committed to delivering excellent customer care. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and encourage people from a diverse background to apply.
Applicants will have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, three GCSE’s or equivalent (grade 9 - 4/A*- C) including Maths and English language.
If you would like more information about our apprenticeships, email your contact details to apprentice@wdh.co.uk
The apprenticeship will begin in September 2025
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please complete the apprenticeship application form linked below and submit your completed application form to wdhrecruitment@wdh.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted for this position.
Please note: if you are shortlisted and invited for an interview, you will be asked to provide colour copies of your qualification certificates or predicted grades by a specified deadline.
Guidance Notes for the Apprenticeship Application Form (1)
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