Housing and Property Management - Apprenticeship (0905)

Job description

About Sage Homes

Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further
2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.

Sage is proud to be England's largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities.

At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.

Please note - we will be holding an assessment centre on Monday 6th July at our Northampton office, which you will be required to attend if you are successful at shortlisting. This role is for a September 2026 start.

About the role

As a Housing and Property Apprentice, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key legislation and regulations, the diversity of housing services, and important issues in the housing market. Whilst learning on the job you will also explore the customer service, housing law, and best practices for property maintenance. During the 18-month program, you will be working with a range of housing and property management teams on a 3/6-month rotational basis, setting you up for future specialist roles in the industry. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have the skills to manage contribute effectively to the sector.

You will also gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours through off the job training which will include either remote sessions each month, along with assessments and wider learning that could include workplace training, e-learning, research, and completion of assignments. You will be required to spend at least six hours a week on off-the-job training to meet the course requirements.

The role is based at our Northampton office 5 days per week.

Key Accountabilities

• Legislation & Regulation: Learn about the legal frameworks governing housing, including occupancy, tenure, lettings, and housing law.
• Customer Service: Understand and manage customer relationships, providing high-quality service and support in housing matters.
• Project Planning: Develop skills in planning and managing housing-related projects, including report writing and the management of repairs and maintenance.
• Housing Sector Knowledge: Build your understanding of the history of housing, housing law, and organisational policies that affect the housing sector.
• Repairs and Maintenance: Learn about the management of assets, repairs, and maintenance within the housing sector.
• Professional Development: Engage in professional development activities and participate in remote or classroom-based learning sessions.
• Work-Based Learning: Complete assignments, e-learning modules, and practical workplace training. Build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your acquired skills and knowledge.

About you

• Interest in the housing and property sector.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to learning.
• Proactive to meet learning deadlines

Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.

To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
• Wellbeing support through MyndUp
• Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
• Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Temporary Full Time

Published at

04-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No