Greatwell Homes is proud to support and celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – a week-long celebration from 10 – 16 February. This year’s theme, ‘Skills for Life’, highlights the invaluable skills apprentices gain benefiting individuals as well as businesses and the wider economy.
The Northants-based housing association employs 200 people in a variety of roles including frontline services in customers services, housing management, resident engagement and repairs, as well as corporate and support services across finance, IT, HR and communications functions. It currently has two fulltime apprentices.
Jae Anderson, joined Greatwell Homes just over a year ago as an operational support apprentice. Jae divides her time between the planning team and operational support and also dedicates time each week to work towards an apprenticeship qualification. Jae said:
“The skills I’ve acquired through this apprenticeship so far are project management, communication, team integration, time management, professionalism within the workplace, and IT skills (Excel!).”
Jae believes her experience at Greatwell Homes has been transformative, providing her with opportunities to job shadow in various departments and gain a comprehensive understanding of its business operations. She added:
“The skills I’ve gained whilst working at Greatwell Homes have also helped me within my own personal development, such as participating in public speaking. For example, the experience I gained from attending a local secondary school assembly, where I spoke alongside five other apprentices from different organisations about apprenticeships.”
Kye Pinkerton is a multi-trade apprentice at Greatwell Homes. He said:
“As an apprentice I’ve learnt so much over these past couple of months and have built my skills up learning how to use my PDA, which tells me what jobs I have and keeps me updated with messages, and also how to deal with situations if something goes wrong. A lot of the colleagues at Greatwell Homes have helped me learn and accomplish so much and I appreciate all their help. They all talk me through the work and make sure I understand the task we’re doing and then let me go hands on and learn for myself.”
Greatwell Homes is committed to continuing to offer apprenticeships as it recognises the importance of investing in local talent and skills and values the fresh perspective and enthusiasm apprentices bring to the organisation.
Ben Wilesmith, head of corporate services at Greatwell Homes, said:
“We’re delighted with the success we’ve had since launching our apprenticeship programme in 2023. Attracting motivated and talented people to join, work and progress with us helps to further strengthen our culture as a great, inclusive place to work that promotes diversity, treats people fairly and creates opportunities to grow.”
For information on future apprenticeship opportunities with Greatwell Homes, visit our careers page and the Government apprenticeships website. Applicants can also register their interest by emailing: hr@greatwellhomes.org.uk.