Homes England Apprenticeship Programme - Property – Town Planner
Our apprenticeships provide the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship standard in your chosen profession through part time study, whilst also working for Homes England and gaining real work experience. You will complete placements which are structured around the apprenticeship standard to help you gain the skills you need to complete the apprenticeship.
You will be supported by your placement manager and you will be empowered to take ownership of your own learning and development including having access to a coach or mentor.
The property programme is offering an apprenticeship taking approximately 4 years.
In the latter half of the programme it is anticipated the apprentice undertakes the RICS and RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), at the end of the programme they will have achieved both a degree and membership of the profession.
In addition to a gaining a relevant degree, the apprentice will gain the skills, competencies and experience required to gain professional membership. These are clearly set out by the RICS and RTPI, and so will form the basis of the placement schedule and training plan. For more information visit:
Chartered town planner (degree) level 7 (RTPI) https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/chartered-town-planner-degree-v1-0
We are looking for the next generation of housing and regeneration professionals to help us in key skills shortage areas. You should have a keen interest in and awareness of the principles of town planning and the development industry, and an awareness of current Government priorities for housing and regeneration in England. You will also 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 need to 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 homes and thriving places. You’ll be pro-active about your own development with the ambition to achieve a professional qualification and to demonstrate leadership competencies.
Please visit the university websites for the entry requirements:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/subjects/urban-and-regional-planning-courses/chartered-town-planner-level-7-degree-apprenticeship
To be shortlisted for this role you will be require a 2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant discipline – possible examples include built and natural environment subjects, town planning, architecture, property/real estate, housing, regeneration, social sciences, geography, law, politics, economics, and business.
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 and you will need provide evidence on 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.
Training Outcome:
In the latter half of the programme it is anticipated the apprentice undertakes the RICS and RTPI Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), at the end of the programme they will have achieved both a degree and membership of the profession.
Employer Description:
Homes England : The Housing and Regeneration Agency 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
Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, 35 hours, times to be confirmed.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working