Development Project Apprentice

Salary: £18k - £25k per annum, dependent upon experience plus excellent benefits

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: 2-year fixed term contract

Location: Hybrid working – a mixture of home and office working at our client’s office in Speke, Liverpool.

Closing Date: 2 February 2026

Recruitment Date: 16 February 2026

Our client’s vision is Great homes. Strong communities. Bright futures.

This vision supports their mission to provide quality homes and community-enhancing services to those in need. As a social landlord and a major stakeholder in the communities where they work, our client work to tackle societal issues and help close the gap on the multiple inequalities that their communities face. Fundamental to this is the provision of good quality housing that people are proud to call their home.

What will your role be?

You’ll support the Development team while gaining hands-on experience in project management, architecture, regeneration, and technical services. From assisting with planning and design to helping organise budgets and timelines, you’ll be involved in real projects, attend site visits, and work alongside experts to ensure designs meet regulatory and sustainability standards.

You’ll also contribute to stakeholder engagement and keep project records accurate. As part of the apprenticeship programme, you’ll receive full training and development to build practical, job-ready skills.

Who is our client looking for?

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a solid general education with Maths and English at grade A*–C / 9-4 or above, strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to handle queries calmly and efficiently are essential. You should be self-motivated, ready to take responsibility for your own development, and able to meet the requirements of an apprenticeship programme.

For further information, please review the person specification within the recruitment pack attached below.

Why join our client?

You’ll love being part of a caring, inclusive, professional and innovative organisation. You’ll work with colleagues who feel happy, motivated and passionate about what they do as well as working for an organisation that will support and inspire you to do your very best.

How to apply

Please review the recruitment pack below and complete the online application process.

All applicants must apply with a CV and a supporting statement in order to be considered for this vacancy. If either document is not included then your application will not be progressed. Your supporting statement can be completed as part of the online application form; this should be a minimum of 200 words and should outline your suitability for the role based on the criteria listed in the person specification.

Encouraging diversity

Our client are always working to increase diversity and seek people who can bring diverse thinking, who care about their purpose, and fully support the values and commitment to their customers. Therefore, they welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support innovation, creativity, and to help build balanced teams from all walks of life.

They understand applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or with a disability may have experienced additional barriers when applying for a new role and so they offer applicants from ethnic minority groups or disabled applicants a guaranteed interview if you wish to apply under the relevant scheme and meet all the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

If you wish to apply under either of these schemes, then please ensure you select "YES" to the relevant question on the online application form.

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