Homes England Apprenticeship Programme - Property – Town Planner
Homes England
Birmingham, B1 2AX
Closes in 3 days (Monday 24 February)
Posted on 10 February 2025
Contents
Summary
Our apprenticeships provide the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship 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.
- Wage
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£30,378 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Year 1 - £30,378, Year 2 - £31,897, Year 3 - £33,491, Year 4 - £35,166
- Training course
- Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday, 35 hours, times to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 August
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
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.
Where you’ll work
3 Arena Central
Bridge Street
Birmingham
B1 2AX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Your training course
Chartered town planner (degree) (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
- Undertake research and analysis of information for planning policy formulation and to prepare material for policy, guidelines and advice. Typically this would include spatial development strategies and statutory development plans, development briefs, design guides, sustainability appraisal, materials for inquiry, advocacy or presentations in public or to councillors or clients.
- Implement policies and procedures set out in plans, legislation and related documents. Typically, this would include statutory development management, the preparation and submission of planning applications, implementation of plans or schemes for matters such as conservation, environmental improvement, economic development or regeneration, infrastructure, minerals or waste. Site appraisal, feasibility studies and other forms of study preparatory to the submission of a planning application. Planning enforcement, appeals and inquiries.
- Produce creative and innovative design strategies, policies and solutions. Typically, this would include buildings, public realm, landscaping, villages, towns, cities or other parts of the urban and rural environment.
- Collect data using appropriate systems and software, undertake investigations and research to inform quantitative and qualitative analysis and appraisal. Weigh evidence and evaluate alternative planning solutions. Make clear, integrated responses and evidence based decisions. Demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to balance varying objectives.
- Engage with and manage stakeholders and customers and build positive, relationships. Communicate, negotiate, advocate and mediate effectively and respond appropriately to resolve conflict.
- Define clear aims and objectives and deliver projects to time and to budget. Use appropriate information technology. Lead and manage a process from start to finish and evaluate the outcome identifying actions for improvement and development.
- Work in partnership. Network, create and maintain an environment where information is shared.
- Communicate clearly in writing and verbally. Negotiate and mediate. Work independently and as part of a team and lead others. Manage work and time. Customer and client care.
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Degree in:
- See advert for subjects (grade 2:1 or higher)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this company
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
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Homes England
Recruitment Team
RecruitmentInfo@homesengland.gov.uk
03001234500
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302517.
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Closes in 3 days (Monday 24 February)
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