Participants on our Graduate Programme will develop their strategic thinking, problem solving, project management, leadership and relationship building skills whilst undertaking placements within their chosen profession.
Day to day, depending on your chosen profession you could be acquiring or disposing of land, providing investment for infrastructure or working collaboratively with our partner organisations. From day one, you will have ownership and responsibility for your own projects / work.
You will be supported by your placement manager; have a buddy and you will be empowered to take ownership of your own learning and development including having access to a coach or mentor. Towards the end of the programme, we will support you to obtain a role aligned to your career aspirations and organisational needs.
A bit about the role
The Data and Analytics Graduate Programme offers an exciting opportunity for graduates to gain valuable experience and develop expertise across a wide range of data disciplines. Working across Homes England, participants will address diverse business needs and requirements to support housing delivery and regeneration.
The programme begins by providing graduates with an understanding of how Homes England uses and works with data, offering exposure to key strategic and operational elements:
- Understanding Our Data Vision (Data Strategy and Culture)
- Graduates will gain insight into how Homes England leverages data strategically to drive its mission and achieve organisational goals.
- Shaping Data Architecture and Governance
- Building on this knowledge, graduates will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of Homes England’s data architecture and support the establishment of effective data governance frameworks.
Equipped with this knowledge, graduates will then customise their experience by exploring placements aligned with their interests and aspirations. They may focus on data engineering, building solutions within our data platform, or on data visualisation and analytics, where they will create impactful visual tools, apply analytical skills to interpret data, and inform decision-making.
Alternatively, they may explore data science, using advanced coding techniques to uncover insights and drive innovation in how Homes England operates. Graduates may also opt to specialise in geospatial analysis, engaging with spatial data to inform decision-making through mapping, 3D modelling, and spatial analysis techniques.
The programme concludes with a comprehensive project within the realm of data strategy and culture. Graduates will apply their learning across various data disciplines to lead an initiative aimed at advancing Homes England’s journey toward becoming a data-driven organisation. This final project provides an opportunity to integrate their knowledge, showcase their expertise, and contribute to fostering a culture where data drives decisions and innovation.
A bit about you
We are looking for the next generation of data-driven housing professionals. You will be an innovator who brings fresh ideas, uses data to enable impactful decisions, and combines commercial awareness with problem-solving skills. Building strong relationships will come naturally to you, as will striving for excellence and being curious about future possibilities.
You will be motivated to make a difference, driven by a passion for using data to support our vision of enabling regeneration and housing delivery to create high-quality affordable homes and thriving places. You’ll also take a proactive approach to your own development, embracing opportunities to grow and contribute to our mission of becoming a data-driven organisation.
To be shortlisted for this role you will require a degree in Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and Data Science, Information systems, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Maths and Physics, Maths and Statistics or Geospatial.
You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the programme. Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship, therefore if your visa expires mid-programme you will need to provide evidence of how you plan to secure another visa without sponsorship from Homes England.
Your application needs to be in your own words, reflect your personal understanding and experience, and must not have been generated by AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Who are we?
We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.
How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future.
And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.
Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.
Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay controls and pay policy. You can find these on the recruitment pages of the intranet.
If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.
Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.
Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.
If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at this stage.
Still unsure if this is right graduate programme for you?
Join us at our pre-application session, where we aim to share guidance and practical tips to give you the confidence to apply to our Graduate Programme and provide you with a deeper understanding of the Homes England culture.
The session is open to everyone as part of our unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, our goal is to enhance representation and foster an environment where everyone is included, supported, valued, and feels a sense of belonging, irrespective of their background, experience, or identity.
By joining this session, you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain valuable perspectives on our inclusive culture. Please note that your attendance is purely optional and independent of the application process; it will not influence any future application decisions.
The session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 6th February 2025 at 12pm-1pm.
