Homes England is where you'll find it all. The people who believe in you.
The confidence to shine. And the chance to build a career that matters to you.
Applications are currently closed for the Homes England graduate programme. If you would like to register your interest through our Careers page you can create a profile and set up a job alert so we can let you know once our Graduate roles are advertised. We can also make you aware of any information on our graduate roles and any upcoming events.
As the government's housing and regeneration agency we believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. We make this happen by using our powers, expertise, land, capital, and influence to bring both investment to communities and get more quality homes built.
Join us as a graduate and you will have the chance to play a pivotal role in key areas of the organisation, enabling you to build on both your technical skill set and interpersonal development.
We will ensure that you have the right resources, training and environment to succeed. This allows you to develop the skills and experience you need to follow your desired career path.
The projects you'll experience, from technical delivery through to engaging with partners and seeing how a large government agency works, will help you lay the foundations of a great career.
We want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we work with. And we're keen to hear from people from all backgrounds who share our values and believe in our mission.
Our aspiration is that all colleagues who join, see Homes England as a place where they can flourish both personally and professionally. All applications to our graduate programme are assessed on quality and skills, we particularly encourage those who are underrepresented in our workforce to apply.
This includes individuals who are Black, Asian or have multiple ethnicities; those who have disabilities or long-term health conditions; those who are neurodivergent; females or non-binary individuals and also those from a lower socio-economic background.
Whatever experiences you've gained so far, this is a place where you'll get support, learn valuable new skills and build a strong foundation for your future. And, while you're building a rewarding career, surrounded by people who want to help you grow and succeed, you'll be doing something really important by shaping communities and changing lives.
We've created a two-year programme that empowers you to make a difference from day one. Your first placement will include onboarding and induction activities to bring you up to speed. As you progress through the programme, we'll continue to encourage and support you.
You'll learn from our talented professionals, developing the skills that become a cornerstone for your career. Along the way, you'll be able to take advantage of mentoring, secondments and development initiatives.
You'll also enjoy a real sense of community, as you get to know other graduates who are part of your cohort. Here, you'll build the friendships and network that help your career get off to a great start. You will build your knowledge and experience as you complete a minimum of four six-month placements with real impact within your programme.
We'll tailor your support to suit your individual learning and development needs, making the necessary adjustments to hone your technical skills and also skills in strategic planning, project and stakeholder management, diversity of thought and change agility.
At every step, you'll be supported by your placement manager, a graduate buddy and/or a coach and mentor should you need them. They'll help you take ownership of your learning, development and leadership skills.
We'll give you ownership of projects and ask you to find new ways to improve how we work. You'll also embark on our Leadership Business Challenge as part of your development, pitching new ideas for change in Homes England.
In your final nine months, we'll support your application for a permanent role that aligns with your career goals. If successful you can choose to complete the rest of the graduate programme or move into a new role at Homes England in the last six months of the programme.
Below you will see the different types of graduate roles and locations we have recruited to in the past.
You'll need to have a degree or equivalent (for example, a Level 6 NVQ). The subject is dependent on the profession that you are applying to. We're also looking for your motivations. We want to get to know you as a person and see if we share the same values. This process allows you to show us your best qualities, regardless of your level of experience so far.
We host a number of sessions where we aim to share guidance and practical tips to give you the confidence to apply to our Graduate Programme and provide you with a deeper understanding of the Homes England culture.
These sessions are open to everyone and as part of our unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, our goal is to enhance representation and foster an environment where everyone is included, supported, valued, and feels a sense of belonging, irrespective of their background, experience, or identity.
By joining this session, you'll have the opportunity to connect with colleagues including previous and current graduates and gain valuable perspectives on our inclusive culture. Please note that your attendance is purely optional and independent of the application process; it will not influence any future application decisions.
We will also be out on the road visiting Universities across the country to meet recent graduates and final year students. Follow us on LinkedIn and X to keep up to date on which events we will be attending.
Newcastle, Leeds or Manchester
Duration: 2 years
Thinking about a career in the decision-making process at a government agency? Because we're looking for analytical undergraduates for a two-year programme that will teach you how to research building projects for a government agency. You'll join a team of professionals including geographers, economists and social researchers who gather information that guides decision-making. Nurturing skills in analysis, communication and relationship building while developing your confidence by presenting to stakeholders, our placement is designed to give you a real head start in your career after university.
Degree
Geography, Economics, Social Policy and Social Research
Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester
Duration: 2 years
If you've finished university and want a career building a sustainable future, look no further than our sustainability programme. It's a two-year programme that will show you how we build sustainability into our housing projects. Heard of biodiversity net gain? Understand the link between landscape architecture and quality of life? What about calculating the real social value of sustainability initiatives? Across several placements supported by our experts, you'll develop the knowledge you need for a great career building more sustainable housing that could lead to a Chartership.
Degree
Environmental Science and Sustainability, Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resource or Environmental Management
Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol or Liverpool
Duration: 2 years
On our two-year Risk Directorate placement, you'll learn how to drive safe and sustainable working practices that shape the culture at Homes England. You'll implement policies, provide guidance and conduct risk assessments, all with the close support of expert professional mentors. It's an immersive learning experience that will prepare you for a career influencing decisions that result in great places to live where they are needed most.
Degree
Business or Investment and Financial Risk Management
Leeds or Newcastle
Duration: 2 years
Looking to start your cyber security career? On a two-year placement with Homes England, you can gain valuable experience of the tools and processes that keep data safe at our organisation. Designed for those with big ambitions, you'll be part of the wider Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) cyber security team that is supported by the National Cyber Security Centre. It's an opportunity to gain an amazing insight into cyber defence at government level and build valuable professional relationships.
Degree
Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computing or a related topic (although not essential)
Birmingham
Duration: 2 years
Our Data & Analytics placement can turn your analytical abilities into skills for a successful career. Over two years, you'll learn how we use data to support housing projects and be able to influence data governance and architecture in ways that benefit different business functions. Rotating through different roles, you'll gain a deep understanding of how data is used in government building projects and, before the end of the scheme, you'll deliver a data project of your very own. With that kind of experience, you'll have the confidence and credentials to achieve the most ambitious career goals.
Degree
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics / Data Science, Data science and AI& Machine learning, Information systems, Economics, Maths, Maths and Physics, Maths and Statistics, Geospatial
Bristol / Birmingham / Leeds / Newcastle
Duration: 2 years
Our two-year placement is an opportunity for bright, business-minded graduates to develop a career creating better places to live where they are needed most. You'll work closely with professionals across our organisation—including financiers, lawyers, surveyors and property experts—to gain a comprehensive understanding of investment portfolios and how Homes England achieves its goals. By the end of the programme, you'll have worked with some of the most talented professionals in the industry and have the skills you need to drive a great career in finance.
Degree
Any
Newcastle
Duration: 2 years
If you've graduated with a tech degree, our Software Engineering programme is an opportunity to start your career with a government agency. You'll experience a huge range of roles within our Software Development team, including front end, back end, database, cloud infrastructure, on-premises and systems integration. Plus, you'll contribute to live projects with the support of expert mentors and have a real impact on the work we do. At the end of the two-year course, you'll be prepped for a career in building software systems and have the confidence to achieve your ambitions.
Degree
Product design, Graphic design, Computer science and info systems, Computer science and digital creativity, Business and management, Digital content creation, Digital design and engineering, Cyber security and digital forensics.
Bristol, Birmingham, Liverpool or Newcastle
Duration: 2 years
Our Built Environment placement is a learning programme for bright graduates who are interested in building great places for thriving communities. Over two years, you'll spend time in various roles getting hands on in the delivery of building projects that will transform greenfield space and challenged towns and cities. You'll have expert mentors on hand to support you and advise on your future career path. For most candidates, this placement will lead to further specialisation in Town Planning or Surveying. Our placement will help you discover where your ambitions lie.
Degree
Degree of any discipline for a non-charted route. Or an RICS or RTPI accredited degree if wishing to pursue chartership route.
Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol
Duration: 2 years
Not all Project Management placements are created equal. At Homes England, it's an opportunity to make a massive positive difference. You'll learn to deliver business change that makes us better at building great places to live where they are most needed. Over two years, you'll work with professionals across the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office, who will help you develop the diverse skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to succeed in Project Management at a government agency. You'll also collaborate and build relationships with colleagues across the organisation. There's no better foundation for your Project Management career.
Degree
All degrees eligible. However, a degree in a business-related field would be of particular relevance, such as project management, business, business administration, human resources, or organisational psychology.