Our Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a paid job in a particular area where you receive on-the-job training and accompanying study time for 20% of the working week.

Why begin your apprenticeship at Fairhive?

Our apprenticeships include:

Paid employment with holiday leave
Hands-on-experience in a role of interest within the Housing Sector
Supported personal development
At least 20% off-the-job training
Excellent employee benefits
A course that will lead to a nationally recognised qualification

2 Fairhive operatives using a tablet We know that our Apprentices make a large impact and we are lucky enough to have helped numerous young people complete their apprenticeships and either join us as a permanent member of the team or go on to develop their careers elsewhere. We’ll set you up for success with plenty of new workplace experiences and development opportunities. We also have a dedicated Employee Development team who will support you and your line manager to find the best Personal Development Plan for you. By learning on the job, you'll quickly learn vital industry knowledge and be able to support us in delivering outstanding customer service to our residents.

Hear from Jordan, our Allocations and Lettings Advisor

I started my apprenticeship within Fairhive in September 2017. As I was only 17 years of age at the time, completing an apprenticeship was the best option for me as I was not interested in attending sixth form or college. Earning while learning seemed like a great option, and I was able to obtain a qualification for Chartered Institute of Housing as a Level 2 & Level 3.

The structure of my apprenticeship helped me build relationships with many members of each department within the organisation, some of which I am still in contact with to this day.

I have been employed within Fairhive for almost 6 years now, as I was able to secure a permanent position after completing my apprenticeship. I have recently started a new position in the Allocations & Lettings team as a 12-month secondment post and since being with this team I have successfully completed my Chartered Institute of Housing Level 4. This all wouldn’t have been possible without the knowledge and experience I gained during my apprenticeship. I was very lucky that Fairhive gave me the opportunity to be able to start my career in housing and so far it has been very successful.

Hear from Hannah, Allocations and Lettings Advisor

I started out as going to the open day, as I thought there was nothing to lose. I’m glad I did, there were so many opportunities for growth and development. I love learning new things and an apprenticeship to earn and learn was essential for me.

Since joining Fairhive in 2017, I have had opportunities to learn many skills and gain underpinning knowledge of the various services Fairhive has in the housing sector, to be able to deliver customer services to all our residents and the community.

While earning my CIH qualification along the way. Each team is welcoming and helped support me as an apprentice to achieve my goals and be successful in being a permanent employee. I have been with Fairhive coming up to 6 years and have been in my role for two years as an Allocations and Lettings Advisor.

Hear from Georgia, Communications Apprentice

My apprenticeship so far at Fairhive has been rewarding and very supportive. The opportunity has allowed me to develop new skills in a field that I’m passionate about.

Hear from Melisa, Administrative Assistant

I have been fortunate enough to stay on with Fairhive and pursue a permanent position as an Administrative Assistant.

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