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.

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 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.