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Are you wanting to apply for multiple graduate programme's? If so you only need to submit one application and one of the screening questions will ask you to confirm the details of the other programmes you are interested in.
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
Passionate about sustainability in the built environment? Want to be part of the team that builds well designed and sustainable homes and places whilst also protecting our planet? Come join Homes England on a two year graduate programme where you will gain valuable sustainability related technical and professional skills.
The programme has been specifically designed to align with IEMA Sustainability Skills Map giving you a boost to your future career in sustainability, and a pathway towards future Chartership aspirations. In your time with us you will learn about how sustainability policy, and how this is interpreted into the practical delivery of well designed and sustainable homes and places.
You will learn about what is means to deliver biodiversity net gain: how to ensure compliance with environmental protection regulation; how thoughtful landscape architecture can enhance the quality of life for residents: what actions we need to take to reduce our carbon emissions; modern methods of construction, corporate sustainability; the relationship between sustainability and social value, and so much more. This experience will be complemented by opportunities to gain and develop valuable core professional skills such as strategic thinking and problem solving, developing communication skills, networking, negotiation and persuasion, presenting to audiences, collaborative working with partners and handling tricky situations.
You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and engage with the broader housing sector and gain new perspectives through several short term external placements. They’ll be a network of colleagues to support your development and celebrate your achievements – large and small. We take pride in our organisational values and aim to live them every day.
A bit about you
We are looking for the next generation of housing professionals. You will be an innovator who will bring fresh ideas, be commercially minded, a problem solver and a strong relationship builder. You will strive for excellence, embrace change and be curious about future possibilities.
You will be motivated to make a difference and share and be passionate about our vision to effectively drive regeneration and housing delivery to create high-quality and home and thriving places. You’ll be pro-active about your own development.
To be shortlisted for this role you will require a degree in Environmental Science and Sustainability, Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resource or Environmental Management.
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 the right graduate programme for you?
Join us at one of our sessions, 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.
These sessions are open to everyone and 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 including previous and current graduates 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.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing more about the culture and community that define Homes England.
The sessions will be held via Microsoft Teams on 21st February 2024 12pm-1pm and 6th March 2024 12pm-1pm, if you are interested in attending please email RecruitmentInfo@homesengland.gov.uk and let us know which session you would like to attend.
