We established our apprenticeship programme in 2012 to provide training and work opportunities for local young people.

Since then it has flourished to include new recruits aged in their twenties and thirties, demonstrating that apprenticeships are not just an alternative to university for school leavers but are also available for people looking to switch to a more fulfilling career.

We recognise that the workforce of tomorrow depends on us identifying and investing in talent today, and the apprenticeship programme is a key part of our commitment.

We currently have five apprenticeship opportunities that you can apply for via the government's dedicated website. See below for more information on each role and links to apply.

Apprenticeship vacancies

Apprentice Communities Assistant

Summary

Supporting provision of a comprehensive housing & estate management service, making a positive contribution to our communities.

Wage: £23,222 a year

Training course: Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Hours    Monday- Friday, 09:00- 17:00
35 hours a week

Start date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 1

Click here to apply

Apprentice Customer Service Advisor

Summary

To deliver frontline customer services effectively over all our multimedia channels. These include telephone, e-mail, web, text phone and SMS.

To employ a high standard of customer care in all customer contacts, internal and external.

To provide administrative support as required.

Wage: £23,222 a year

Training course:  Customer service practitioner (level 2)

Hours: 7 hours per day between Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm (annualised hours contract), meaning shift patterns are given in advance. 35 hours a week

Start date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 1

Click here to apply

Money Matters Apprentice

Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to work for emh in the Money Matters Team, based at our Coalville office. This varied and exciting role will enable you to develop a wide range of skills and experience in general administrative tasks. 

Wage: £23,222 a year

Training course: Customer service practitioner (level 2)
Hours: between 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday - Friday. 35 hours a week

Start date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 1

Click here to apply

Property Sales and Disposals Apprentice

Summary

To support the Sales and Marketing team by acting as a first point of contact for customer enquiries and providing high‑quality administrative assistance. The role will support the efficient progression of asset disposals, staircasing, shared ownership re‑sales, re‑mortgages, transfers of equity and HomeBuy loan redemptions.

Wage: £23,222 a year

Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 35 hours a week

Start date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration: 1 year 6 months

Positions available: 1

Click here to apply

Apprentice Painter Decorator

Summary

As an Apprentice Painter & Decorator, you will work with our Trade Operatives on a day-to-day basis conducting painting and decorating tasks in EMH Homes properties and other related properties to the specified quality and performance.

Wage £25,612 a year
Training course: Painter and decorator (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration 2 years
To apply, click here

Apprenticeships

Since 2018, we’ve funded and supported more than 200 apprenticeships – helping people to build careers in every part of the group from building trades to business administration. The workforce of tomorrow depends on us identifying and investing in talent today. This video explains our approach to apprenticeships and what it’s like to earn while you learn with emh.

“We are growing our own staff. It’s satisfying to see people being employed after completing their apprenticeships.”

Karen Herriman, People Director