Charities & Voluntary Sector Graduate Jobs

A rotational graduate programme providing hands-on experience in affordable housing development, construction, regeneration, land planning and project management while supporting the delivery of new homes and sustainable communities.Are you interested in our New Home Development sector and want to work for a commercially focused organisation with a social purpose?  Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care and support to more than a quarter of a million customers in England and Scotland and employ over 14,000 people. This includes managing and maintaining much needed social and affordable housing, as well as playing our part in tackling the national housing crisis by building good quality affordable homes. Development, or building new homes, is a key part of our business. As well as providing more much-needed housing, our construction programme helps to create jobs and training opportunities, regenerate neighbourhoods and support communities across the UK. The right homes, in the right places – could play a bigger role in reducing the impact of the housing crisis. To deliver our development ambitions, we will work in collaboration with key organisations. We have a Strategic Partnership with Homes England to support the delivery of new affordable homes across the country between now and 2026. We will also continue to seek opportunities for Joint Ventures with trusted partners. If you want to be part of our future ambitious development plans then this could be the scheme for you! About the programme:We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting all our current and past graduates.Based in our Worcester office (but placements may include a regional focus) you will complete up to four six-month rotational placements across our Development business which could include: Regeneration, Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Land & Planning, Construction and Head Office Functions (such as development finance)Developing your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the development of our organisation.Involvement in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business.  About you:Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study, or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum. Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are. Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring othersAdaptable with strong problem-solving skills and confident in your own abilityCommercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future Learning and DevelopmentThe Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor. What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes. What can we offer you in return?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package:A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidaysA hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of home and office workingLife assuranceHealth & wellbeing plansDiscounted products and servicesPersonal advice and counsellingFamily-friendly arrangementsTax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work schemeLearning and development opportunitiesAccess to Employee network groups, including our Parent, Disability, Race equality (REN) and LGBTQ+ (PRISM) networksRelocation allowance of £1,500 if moving more than 50 miles£28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1

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A two-year rotational graduate programme providing practical experience in financial planning, treasury, taxation, procurement, financial reporting and finance transformation while developing commercial and leadership skills.Are you looking to build a career in Finance and work for a commercially focused organisation with a social purpose? Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care, and support to more than a quarter of a million customers in England and Scotland, with a turnover of over £1bn, annual operating surplus of over £250 million and employing over 14,000 people. This includes managing and maintaining much needed social and affordable housing, as well as playing our part in tackling the national housing crisis by building good quality affordable homes. Our Finance teams work within areas including Finance Transformation, Financial Planning, Treasury, Taxation, Procurement and Financial Reporting. If your interest lies within the Finance sector, we can offer the unique opportunity to rotate around these different teams and expanding your skills, before choosing a specialism and potentially moving into your Finance qualification following the end of the two-year programme. You will also network with other graduates, building relationships across the entire business, and watch your career grow within a commercially driven organisation. About the programme:We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting our current and past graduates.You will complete four six-month rotational placements across FinanceDeveloping your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the development of our organisation.Involvement in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business. About you:Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study, or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum. Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are.Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring othersAdaptable with strong problem-solving skills and confident in your own abilityCommercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future Learning and DevelopmentThe Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor. What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes. What can we offer you in return?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package:A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidaysA hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of home and office workingLife assuranceHealth & wellbeing plansDiscounted products and servicesPersonal advice and counsellingFamily-friendly arrangementsTax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work schemeLearning and development opportunitiesAccess to employee networks, including our Parent, Disability, Race equality (REN) and LGBTQ+ (PRISM) networksRelocation allowance of £1,500 if moving more than 50 miles£28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1

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A two-year rotational graduate programme providing experience across technology strategy, data, IT operations, project management and technology delivery while developing technical, commercial and leadership skills.Are you looking to build a career in Technology and work for a commercially focused organisation with a social purpose? Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care and support to more than a quarter of a million customers in England and Scotland and employ over 14,000 people. This includes managing and maintaining much needed social and affordable housing, as well as playing our part in tackling the national housing crisis by building good quality affordable homes. Our Technology teams work within Strategy and Planning, Data, Technology Delivery and Operations. If your interest lies within the Technology sector, we can offer the unique opportunity to rotate around these different teams and expand your skills within the field, while also networking with other graduates, build relationships across the entire business, and watch your career grow within a commercially driven organisation. About the programme:We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting all our current and past graduates.You will complete four six-month rotational placements across Technology which may include Project Management, Technology Delivery and Data.Developing your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the development of our organisation.Involvement in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business. About you:Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum.  Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications, and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are.Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring othersAdaptable with strong problem-solving skills and confident in your own abilityCommercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future Learning and DevelopmentThe Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor.  What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes. What can we offer you in return?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package:A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidaysA hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of home and office workingLife assuranceHealth & wellbeing plansDiscounted products and servicesPersonal advice and counsellingFamily-friendly arrangementsTax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work schemeLearning and development opportunitiesAccess to Employee network groups, including our Parent, Disability, Race equality (REN) and LGBTQ+ (PRISM) networksRelocation allowance of £1,500 if moving more than 50 miles£28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1

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A two-year rotational graduate programme providing experience across commercial operations, housing and property management, and corporate services, while developing leadership, business management and problem-solving skills.Do you want to work for an organisation that is commercially and customer focused with a social purpose?Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care and support to more than a quarter of a million customers in England and Scotland and employ over 14,000 people. This includes managing and maintaining much needed social and affordable housing, as well as playing our part in tackling the national housing crisis by building good quality affordable homes. We are a fast growing, multi-million-pound company that will give you the opportunity to make decisions that have a positive impact on communities throughout the UK. Our Graduate Development Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development to develop to become a leader of the future. Your placements will give you the opportunity to work across Housing & Property, Commercial (Care, Students and Sanctuary Support Living) and Corporate Services, providing a holistic view of how Sanctuary operates. You will network with other graduates, build relationships across the entire business, and watch your career grow within a commercially driven organisation. About the programme:We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting our current and past graduates.You will complete four six-month rotational placements across our Commercial, Housing & Property and Corporate Services.Developing your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the development of our organisation.Involvement in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business. About you:Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study, or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum. Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are.Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring othersAdaptable with strong problem-solving skills and confident in your own abilityCommercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future Learning and DevelopmentThe Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor. What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes. What can we offer you in return?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package:A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidaysA hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of home and office workingLife assuranceHealth & wellbeing plansDiscounted products and servicesPersonal advice and counsellingFamily-friendly arrangementsTax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work schemeLearning and development opportunitiesAccess to Employee network groups, including our Parent, Disability, Race equality (REN) and LGBTQ+ (PRISM) networksRelocation allowance of £1,500 if moving more than 50 miles£28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1

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A two-year graduate programme offering four six-month rotations in housing operations, resident engagement, property services and leadership development.Are you looking for a graduate programme where you can take on genuine responsibility, develop as a leader and make a positive difference to customers and communities? Our Graduate Development Programme - Customer Operations offers a structured two-year development pathway across Sanctuary’s Housing and Property operations. Through four six-month rotational placements, you will gain practical experience, develop your leadership capability and build a broad understanding of how we deliver services and outcomes for our customers. This is more than an opportunity to observe. You will contribute to real services, projects and improvements while receiving formal learning, mentoring and exposure to leaders from across the organisation. About Sanctuary:Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care and support to more than a quarter of a million customers across England and Scotland and employ over 14,000 people. Our work includes managing and maintaining social and affordable housing, supporting customers and helping to address the national housing crisis through the development of good-quality affordable homes. About the programme:During the scheme, you will typically complete four six-month rotations designed to give you broad experience across Customer Operations and Housing and Property. These will include an introduction to frontline housing operations, resident engagement and management. The final placement will be tailored towards your strengths and interests to develop specialist experience.We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting all our current and past graduates. About you:You may be studying any degree subject and will either be in the final year of your studies or have completed your degree within the past two years. You will need, or expect to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree. Your potential, personal strengths and willingness to learn will be just as important as your academic background. We are looking for graduates who put customers at the heart of their thinking, build positive and effective relationships, bring fresh ideas and look for opportunities to improve services.You do not need previous experience of the housing sector. We are interested in your transferable skills, your potential and your motivation to learn. Learning and DevelopmentThe Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor. What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes. What can we offer you in return?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer development and training opportunities alongside a comprehensive reward and benefits package, including:A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary, up to set limits25 days’ annual leave, rising to a maximum of 30 days, plus public holidaysA hybrid working arrangement, balancing home and office workingLife assuranceHealth and wellbeing plansDiscounted products and servicesPersonal advice and counsellingFamily-friendly arrangementsTax-efficient savings through our Cycle to Work schemeLearning and development opportunitiesAccess to Employee network groups, including our Parent, Disability, Race equality (REN) and LGBTQ+ (PRISM) networksA relocation allowance of £1,500 if you are moving more than 50 miles£28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1 

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