Housing Planner Apprentice - Business Administration
TOGETHER HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Salford (M6 5UX)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 October 2026
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Summary
Together Housing are looking to employ an apprentice in their Salford office. They own and manage tens of thousands of properties covering regions in the North of England. They are a Housing Association looking after thousands of tenants.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- To provide a professional, courteous and friendly service to tenants, partners and visitors
- To provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the Property Management Team
- To work within a team and assist other team members to achieve performance objectives
Where you'll work
Pendleton Together
Brotherton House
Loganberry Avenue
Salford
M6 5UX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Work place learning and occasional workshops at our head office
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England
We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.
In addition to providing quality homes to rent, we also build and manage homes for sale through the Shared Ownership scheme. Additionally we provide retirement living and Extra Care Housing.
Not only do we provide homes, but through our charity, Newground Together, we fund a variety of voluntary and community projects, groups to help improve life and opportunities to work for local people.
https://www.togetherhousing.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Government Pension Scheme
- Healthcare
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- To be discussed upon completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Sheyla
Sheyla.halldepau2@salfordcc.ac.uk
01616315507
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057781.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)