Independence and Wellbeing Graduate Project Manager Apprentice

About this opportunity

Great Places Housing Group Ltd are seeking a graduate to support their growing team as a Project Manager Apprentice. Great Places Housing Group is a modern, forward-looking profit-for-purpose organisation.

A normal day would include:
• Reporting to the business manager team, providing support for preparation to tender for new and existing services within the Great Places Independence and Wellbeing portfolio
• Supporting with research and information gathering of key local authority strategies and significant policy changes that impact service delivery
• Through focused research providing information required specifically in preparation of tenders
• Researching relevant policy and legislation and its implementation across the sector
• Supporting the business manager as directed on specific tender processes
• Working on projects as directed within Independence and Wellbeing
• Arranging meetings both internally and externally as required to support these processes
• Accurately inputting and processing data as part of information gathering
• General administrative duties as required
• Supporting with smaller funding bids that would add value to services.
• Working within an evolving office environment where the ability to respond to changing customer needs and priorities are key
• Supporting customers in line with the independence and wellbeing framework both on a 1:1 basis and in group work setting
• Mapping existing service provision in local authorities and highlighting to staff assisting with customer signposting and knowledge.
• Attending both internal/external meetings and events as required.
• Supporting place based working and be involved in cross-departmental task and finish groups

Great Places Housing Group is a modern, forward-looking profit-for-purpose organisation. Our vision is to create great homes in great communities, which would not be achievable without the great people in Great Places’ workforce.
What you could go on to do:
This apprenticeship position will provide you with the opportunity to complete the required training to become a project manager within a variety of areas. There may be opportunities for successful applicants to progress into a permanent role with the employer as a Business Manager

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. The employer will also provide you with a workplace mentor to support your development within the role as well as lots of additional training and development opportunities and enable you to participate in a range of organisational projects to enhance the skills you develop even further.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• Degree in relevant subject (housing, health and social care etc)
• Qualified to minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and maths

Personal Qualities

• An ability to work in uncertainty
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Professional and value led with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
• Motivation to work in a supported housing environment, and an ability to form personal boundaries, with young people and vulnerable adults
• Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours
• Great people skills with an ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Effective problem solver
• Ability to share learning with colleagues and participate in cross departmental work streams as required
• Have a non -judgemental approach, being respectful of others and trustworthy in character
• Be inquisitive and confident in acting on own personal curiosity
• An ability to maintain a positive approach throughout periods of change and embrace a continuous improvement culture
• Highly organised with an ability to plan; prioritise and manage deadlines
• Take seriously accuracy and attention to detail
• Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• Ability to work autonomously managing own diary to meet deadlines
• Willingness to keep up to date with housing and related legislation
• Ability to quickly build rapport

Skills

• Use of full range of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience of using research skills to complete work or projects
• Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication
• Effective liaison with staff/other stakeholders to give information/find information/resolve problems
• Organisation and ability to time-manage work load
• Able to deliver a high standard of customer service
• The ability to develop and project a positive image of Great Places through personal, written and oral skills