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Lettings Apprentice

Employer
Orbit Group
Location
England, West Midlands, Coventry
Salary
Up to £10595.00 per annum
Closing date
20 Feb 2019

Lettings Apprentice
Salary: £10,595 per year
Hours: 36.25 per week
Location: Coventry

Orbit are a leading housing provider, with a 50-year heritage, providing homes and services to more than 100,000 people across the UK. The more profit we make, the more we can invest in the communities we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.

So if you are keen to learn a specific skill, in a particular area, whilst working for one of the country's largest housing associations? Then look no further - you have come to the right place.

Our Apprenticeship Programme
In our 12 month scheme, you'll be welcomed into a team at Orbit in an entry-level role. There you'll be supported by your line manager and colleagues as you learn on the job and get the chance to gain all sorts of qualifications from NVQs in housing, to CIPDs or an AAT finance certification. Our Apprenticeship Programme will provide you with the opportunity to gain the skills, experience and qualifications you need to secure the job you want, whilst getting paid in full time employment.

As well as learning in your team, you'll have the chance to get together with all the other Apprentices and deliver your own project. The latest? …. our current Apprentices have just delivered a wellbeing programme for our employees which was a real success across the business.

Throughout 2019, Orbit are looking to employ exceptional individuals in a wide range of Apprenticeships. Here at Orbit we select the most appropriate qualifications for you to study towards and we give you the support you need. We enable people from every background to achieve their career ambitions, giving them the support, benefits, training and environment they need to thrive at work. You may have just left school, or college, or may be coming to us much later on in life, looking to build new skills or find a way into work.

The Role
Reporting to the Senior Lettings Assistant, the role of the Lettings Apprentice will to be assist the team in providing an excellent, effective and customer focussed lettings (rental) and voids management (turning homes around from tenants who have left to the new tenants moving in) service to all customers. As part of the Lettings Team, the Lettings Apprentice will help to ensure our homes are let within agreed targets and in line with relevant policies, procedures and Orbit's Customer Offer, with a focus on sustaining tenancies and minimising void loss.

What We Offer
The scheme is a 12 month placement starting in September 2019.

During this time you will gain a Level 2 Apprenticeship and upon completion, also be able to move onto an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Although it is our intention to offer you a permanent role at the end of the scheme, Orbit cannot guarantee this, however, the experience and qualifications that you will have gained throughout your time with us will certainly equip you for success in securing a permanent role in your career.

We offer an excellent flexible benefits package including private medical insurance, discounted dental insurance, gym membership, generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus bank holidays) and pension scheme.

Can I Apply?
Entry Requirements for our Apprenticeships are as follows:

  • Our Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16.
  • For an Intermediate Apprenticeship you will need 5 GCSE at grades (A*-C/9-4) or equivalent including Mathematics and English.
  • Orbit is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Please be aware of the following key dates:

Closing date for receipt of applications:­­ Wednesday 20 February
Assessment Centres are to be held at our Coventry Office on: Friday 08 and Monday 11 March
Start date: September 2019

You can find further information on the Orbit website - https://www.orbit.org.uk/graduate-and-apprenticeship-opportunities/apprenticeships

Please contact Tom Bullock at our Recruitment Partner (Retinue Solutions) for further details. Tom.bullock@retinue-solutions.com 0203 8377 905.

Please apply with your CV and a Supporting Statement detailing your suitability and interest in the role.

Retinue Solutions is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Retinue Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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