Property Graduate Programme 2026

Clarion Housing Group are looking for ambitious, passionate and dedicated Graduates to embark on a journey with our Graduate Programme within our Property Department.

The role - Make Social Housing Work!

Here’s what you need to know

• Your work directly impacts 125,000 homes across England
• From emergency gas checks to 30-year investment strategies - you’ll see it all
• Master compliance, safety, major works, and day-to-day repairs
• Real resident contact - fix problems that actually matter to people’s daily lives

Why this isn’t your average grad scheme

You’ll be part of the action from the start - working on live compliance programmes, multi-million pound investment projects, and keeping residents safe in their homes.

Four deep-dive rotations, total immersion

Spend 6 months in each team over two years:

• Asset Strategy - Shape our 2050 vision for all 125,000 homes
• Asset Investment - Deliver major works programmes worth millions
• Property Services - Keep residents safe through compliance and maintenance
• Repairs - Run day-to-day repairs through our in-house team

Proper career investment

• CIH Certificate in Housing (Level 4)
• Monthly sessions with 10 other graduates
• Strong performance opens doors to available roles in Property
• Mentorship from former graduates who’ve walked your path

What you’ll actually be doing

• Coordinating multi-million pound investment programmes
• Managing compliance schedules across tower blocks
• Building relationships with residents, contractors, and partners
• Analysing repair patterns to improve service delivery
• Contributing to strategic asset management decisions

What we’re looking for

• 2:2 degree minimum in property or construction related fields (graduated within past 3 years)
• Work experience (internships, part-time jobs, placements all count)
• Genuinely passionate about social housing

You’ll thrive here if…

• You actually care about social housing and fixing inequality
• You’re comfortable talking to residents and solving real problems
• You can juggle multiple deadlines and stay organised
• You’re good with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• You want to see the direct impact of your work

The package

London: £31,500 + bonus | London office | Season ticket loan

Everyone gets

• 25-33 days holiday (increases over time) & holiday trading scheme
• 10% pension matching & life assurance (4x salary)
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• Wellbeing day in your birthday month
• Flexible benefits (1% of salary for gym, dental, health screening) & discounts with 700+ retailers
• Season ticket loans
• Professional qualifications paid for
• Work that actually matters

The timeline

• Apply by: We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis, we may close early so please apply as soon as possible.
• Interviews: 9th-13th February 2027
• Assessment Centre: 10th March 2027 (London, Camden head office)

One more thing

We’re the UK’s largest housing provider because we’re actually trying to solve a problem that matters. If you want to spend two years learning everything about property management whilst making a genuine difference to residents’ lives every single day, this is it.

About Clarion Housing Group

Clarion Housing Group is the UK’s largest housing association with homes in over 170 local authorities and a heritage stretching back more than a century. Through our development arm Latimer, we build new homes, while our charitable foundation Clarion Futures runs one of the country’s biggest social investment programmes, helping people and communities thrive. As a business for social purpose, we reinvest every penny of surplus into our mission to provide homes for those who need them most, building a better future today