?? Kickstart Your Career with Ocean Housing Group! ??
Housing & Property Management Apprenticeship – Exciting Opportunity!
Ocean Housing Group is thrilled to announce the launch of two brand-new apprenticeships in Housing and Property Management! If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and eager to build a rewarding career, this is your chance to shine.
?? What’s on Offer?
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Full-time role (37 hours/week)
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Hands-on experience with our Customer Experience and Neighbourhoods teams
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Dedicated study time to complete your academic qualification
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Supportive environment with opportunities to rotate across departments
You’ll be at the heart of our operations, helping manage tenancies, properties, and estates, while delivering outstanding service to our tenants and customers.
?? Training & Qualification
You’ll work towards a Level 3 Qualification in Housing & Property Management, delivered online by The Apprentice Academy. Topics include:
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Health & Safety
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Risk Assessments
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Leases & Licences
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Data Protection & Common Law
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History of Social Housing
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Tenancy Agreements
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EPCs, Private Landlords, Listed Buildings & more!
?? Career Progression
This apprenticeship could be your stepping stone to a permanent role in Housing and Property Management.
? What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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Understanding of Health & Safety and Duty of Care
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Basic knowledge of MS Office
Desirable:
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Experience in office environments
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Awareness or lived experience of social housing
Personal Qualities:
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Team player with great communication skills
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Reliable, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
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Confident using IT systems
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Positive attitude and customer-focused mindset
Qualifications:
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Level 2 Key Skills in Literacy & Numeracy (or equivalent)
?? Things to Consider
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Flexibility in working hours may be required
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You’ll need reliable transport to and from the workplace
?? Salary & Benefits
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Salary aligned with National Minimum Wage (based on age)
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27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
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Occupational Sick Pay (3 months full, 3 months half)
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Company Pension (4% employer contribution + death in service benefit)
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Health Cash Plan (includes dental & optical)
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Wellbeing initiatives (including annual flu jabs)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Family Friendly Policies
?? Key Dates
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Application Deadline: Wednesday 29th October at 12 noon
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Interviews: Thursday 6th November (Face-to-face at Stennack House, St Austell)
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Expected Start Date of Course and Employment: Early December 2025
Ocean Housing Ltd is a not for profit, charitable registered provider of social and affordable housing, with a stock of over 4,700 properties throughout Cornwall. We are part of the Cornwall Homechoice ‘Choice Based Lettings’ scheme.
At Ocean we believe affordable housing is not just about the buildings, but about the people who turn them into homes. We provide a wide range of services to our residents, helping them to make the most of their homes and the communities they live in.
