At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teams in managing tenancies, property letting, and customer enquiries.
- Company: Join the Housing Services team at West Lancashire Borough Council.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a Level 3 apprenticeship and potential for permanent roles.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with strong support for your development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in social housing and make a real difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic individuals with GCSEs in Maths & English or willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 23858 - 23858 £ per year.
Designated Workplace: 49 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP
Designated Workstyle: Flexible Office Based Worker
Salary: £15,017 to £23,858 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 per week
Tenure: Temporary
Length: 24 Months
Published: Friday 24 July 2026
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 09 August 2026
Reference: HR-0126-26
Housing Services Apprenticeship – West Lancashire Borough Council
Are you passionate about helping people and interested in how social housing is managed and maintained? Join our Housing Services team as one of two apprentices and kickstart a rewarding career in social housing!
What you’ll do:
- Support teams in tenancy management, property letting, homelessness, rent collection, repairs, and more
- Handle customer enquiries, visit properties, and help sustain tenancies
- Gain hands-on experience across Neighbourhoods, Tenancy, and Property services
What we’re looking for:
- Enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals
- GCSEs in Maths & English (Grade 4–9 / A–C) or willingness to complete Level 2 Functional Skills
- Basic MS Office skills
- Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years and not be enrolled in other public-funded training
What we offer:
- 24-month Level 3 Housing/Property Management Apprenticeship
- Remote learning with study time included
- Friendly work environment and strong development support
- Potential for future employment—our last 3 apprentices secured permanent roles!
The successful applicant will be required to undergo security checks as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard for accessing Government records. This will include a Basic DBS check.
If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of the post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Housing and Property Management Apprentice x2 in Skelmersdale employer: West Lancashire Borough Council
Join a dynamic and supportive team as an Executive Support Officer, where you'll thrive in a busy environment that offers diverse challenges every day. Our organisation values your growth, providing excellent benefits such as a competitive salary, generous leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development. This role not only allows you to work closely with senior leaders but also empowers you to make a meaningful impact within the community.
Contact Details:
West Lancashire Borough Council Recruitment Team
