Graduate Trainee Housing Needs Salary: £25,989 to £29,064 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract Type: 2 years fixed term as part of North Yorkshire Council graduate programme
Hours/working pattern: Full Time 37 Hours
Grade: E, F and G
Contract: 2 years fixed term as part of North Yorkshire Council graduate programme
Hours: Full time, 37 Hours per week
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Note on location: 2 roles available with each covering one of two Housing Needs locality areas, these being; Malton/Selby, and Scarborough
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 graduate trainees to join our Housing Needs Team, covering locations throughout North Yorkshire from September 2026. If you have a passion to learn and develop a wide range of skills, this may be the role for you. You can apply for a more than one locality area, if so please submit an application for each of these separately.
The Council's Housing Needs responsibilities include the management of the Housing Options and Homelessness Teams across the Localities. Overseeing the provision of an efficient and effective housing options service and ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation. Complying with the prevention, relief and main housing duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
The provision of an effective Homelessness and Refugee Support service and the operational management of temporary accommodation and supported accommodation used for homeless prevention initiatives. Contributing to and delivery of the Council's Housing Strategy and development and implementation of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy.
About the Role
The role offers the opportunity to gain experience of all aspects of Housing Needs work including:
Benefits of working and learning in the service:
These positions will be fast-paced and will require individuals who can demonstrate resilience and an ability to develop creative solutions to help shape services of the future.
Start your journey to a great career and join us as a graduate trainee.
The job profile outlines more detailed information and the opportunities regarding the role and the personal specification requirements for the role.
If you would like to learn more about our Graduate Development Scheme, please visit our website to learn more https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-apprenticeships-graduate-scheme-and-work-experience/our-graduate-scheme
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) after 5 years service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…
Contact Details:
If this role sounds like it could be for you, and you would like to gain more information, please call the following Housing Options Manager depending on the locality in which you are interested.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Malton and Selby - Vicky Stoker 01757 292192 or via email victoria.stoker@northyorks.gov.uk
Scarborough - Chris Brown 01723 232519 or via email chris.brown@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents:
Job Description.docx
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026
Interview dates: 17th-19th June 2026
If you are interested in applying for a role in more than one of the two specified locality areas, please submit an application for each of these separately.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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Graduate Trainee Housing Needs
Salary: Salary: 1-6 months £25,989, rising to £27,252 after 6 months and then £29,064 for the final 12 months of the scheme (pay award pending)
Grade: E, F and G
Contract: 2 years fixed term as part of North Yorkshire Council graduate programme
Hours: Full time, 37 Hours per week
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Note on location: 2 roles available with each covering one of two Housing Needs locality areas, these being; Malton/Selby, and Scarborough
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 graduate trainees to join our Housing Needs Team, covering locations throughout North Yorkshire from September 2026. If you have a passion to learn and develop a wide range of skills, this may be the role for you. You can apply for a more than one locality area, if so please submit an application for each of these separately.
The Council's Housing Needs responsibilities include the management of the Housing Options and Homelessness Teams across the Localities. Overseeing the provision of an efficient and effective housing options service and ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996 Part 7, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related legislation. Complying with the prevention, relief and main housing duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
The provision of an effective Homelessness and Refugee Support service and the operational management of temporary accommodation and supported accommodation used for homeless prevention initiatives. Contributing to and delivery of the Council's Housing Strategy and development and implementation of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy.
About the Role
The role offers the opportunity to gain experience of all aspects of Housing Needs work including:
Benefits of working and learning in the service:
These positions will be fast-paced and will require individuals who can demonstrate resilience and an ability to develop creative solutions to help shape services of the future.
Start your journey to a great career and join us as a graduate trainee.
The job profile outlines more detailed information and the opportunities regarding the role and the personal specification requirements for the role.
If you would like to learn more about our Graduate Development Scheme, please visit our website to learn more https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-apprenticeships-graduate-scheme-and-work-experience/our-graduate-scheme
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) after 5 years service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Stay on top of your game and save £££. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus lots more…
Contact Details:
If this role sounds like it could be for you, and you would like to gain more information, please call the following Housing Options Manager depending on the locality in which you are interested.
Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.
Malton and Selby - Vicky Stoker 01757 292192 or via email victoria.stoker@northyorks.gov.uk
Scarborough - Chris Brown 01723 232519 or via email chris.brown@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Documents:
Job Description.docx
Total Rewards Brochure
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026
Interview dates: 17th-19th June 2026
If you are interested in applying for a role in more than one of the two specified locality areas, please submit an application for each of these separately.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Apply now
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Graduate Trainee Housing Needs
Salary: £25,989 - £29,064 per annum
Posted: 25/05/2026
Closing date: 08/06/2026
Closing time: 23:59
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