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We will be promoting a range of trainee positions that will provide you with a unique opportunity to make a difference whilst gaining invaluable work experience.

Graduate Programme

Become a Graduate Trainee with the no 1 housing organisation to work for in Wales and kickstart your career into your new chosen profession.

Our trainee programme will provide you with the technical know-how, whilst building your leadership skills, you will be supported by your manager to undertake real life work and projects to make a real difference to people’s lives, homes and communities. At the same time, you’ll get the responsibility and experience you require to make your mark on us.

And once you’ve completed your trainee programme, you might even be offered a job but if not, you’ll have a wealth of experience to take you to the next stage of your career.

“I would definitely recommend a trainee role on the Grow Our Own programme. Everyone has been so welcoming and it’s a great introduction for the first step into your career!”

Rachel

Development Officer

“The best thing about the Grow Our Own programme is the opportunity it provides. I was a useful member of the team and I was given the responsibility to manage my own projects.”

Isaac

Data Analyst (Former Data Graduate)

“The Grow Our Own trainees have been so positive and eager to learn and have already made such a difference to us. I’m excited to see what they go on to achieve. The future is bright!”

Joanna Davoile

Executive Director (Operations)

 

“I would definitely recommend a trainee role on the Grow Our Own programme. Everyone has been so welcoming and it’s a great introduction for the first step into your career!”

Rachel Darlington

Trainee Development Project Officer

 

“The best thing about the Grow Our Own programme is the opportunity it provides. I was a useful member of the team and I was given the responsibility to manage my own projects.”

 

Isaac Parr

Data Analyst (Former Data Graduate)

 

“The Grow Our Own trainees have been so positive and eager to learn and have already made such a difference to us. I’m excited to see what they go on to achieve. The future is bright!”

 

Joanna Davoile

Executive Director (Resources)

Apprenticeships

We offer a number of Trade Apprenticeships through our Group company Cambria Maintenance Services. They complete the majority of repairs and upgrades on Wales & West Housing homes including electrical works, gas and plumbing works and multi skilled repairs.

Once you’ve gained your qualification, you might even be offered a job but if not, you’ll have a wealth of experience and a qualification to take you to the next stage of your career.

 

Find out more

Work Placements

We offer work placement opportunities to find out where you would like to develop a career in one of our departments. The work you do will depend on the role and location you choose but whatever direction you take, you’ll get to work on exciting projects that have a real impact, providing real life insight into life and a career at Wales & West Housing.

Speak to the team by emailing: Careers@wwha.co.uk

Find out how others benefitted from a work placement with Wales & West Housing below:

Alys Hassan

 

We will advertise vacancies on this page soon. Until then keep checking back for updates, sign up for job alerts or email careers@wwha.co.uk for more information.

Why choose Wales & West Housing?

Making a difference
The work we do has a direct impact on the individuals who live within our properties. This is embodied by our vision: to achieve strong, sustainable growth to make a difference to people’s lives, homes and communities.
Every day is different
Working in housing offers huge variety in each role. We are constantly improving and innovating new ways to deliver our services to get the best results for our customers.
Wide range of careers
As a housing association we’re responsible for building, maintaining and managing properties, as well as supporting the individuals that live within them. With over 12,000 properties, that’s a lot of work! That’s why we have over 13 departments with over 150 different roles to help us deliver these services.
Flexible working arrangements
A huge range of flexible working options to help you achieve the best work-life balance possible.
Excellent pay & benefits

As a trainee, you’ll get paid a generous salary whilst gaining valuable work experience. You’ll also have access to our excellent benefits including a health plan and generous annual leave allowance.

Committed to investing in your career

As well as the ‘on the job’ experience, you’ll receive specialist training in your chosen field which for some roles may also include a professional qualification. You’ll also be attending our Grow Our Own training programme to get you perfectly settled into your role, the organisation and to help you with your future career.

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