Job opportunities with Eildon Housing Association are advertised here. We also occasionally offer apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering opportunities.
See below for our current job vacancies and information on other work and volunteering opportunities.
We will have numerous vacancies at our new Wilkie Gardens Extra Care Housing complex in Galashiels which opens in the Autumn of this year, these will be advertised here later this month and you will be able to apply thereafter.
LIST OF CURRENT VACANCIES
Business Support Assistant (Modern Apprentice)
Position: Business Support Assistant (Modern Apprentice)
Location: Selkirk
Closing Date: 25/06/2021
£18,325 per annum + Benefits
Temporary 18 months
Earn, learn and change lives, all at the same time.
At Eildon Housing we give people better futures by providing them with quality, affordable homes as well as providing care and support for a range of people and needs.
We can change your life too.
Our Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration (SVQ 2 or 3, dependent on successful candidate’s experience and qualifications) is open to anyone aged 16-19 and will give you a great salary and a great qualification. Joining us for a fixed term of 18 months, you will work full-time in our Business Support Team whilst developing the soft skills vital to business success.
The type of person we are looking for will be interested in developing a career in business administration, marketing, or communications. You will need to have good grades from school/college in English and/or other relevant subjects, e.g., Business Studies, marketing, etc. Most importantly you need to be ready to learn.
To apply please email your CV to HRTeam@eildon.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining what you would bring to this role and how working towards this SVQ fits with your career aspirations. We would also like to know more about how you are Caring, Committed, Connected and Creative.
It could be the most important or best thing you ever do!
Are you an experienced housing professional who could assist us for a period of 6 months? Or are you looking to gain experience in this area? If so, this could be an ideal opportunity for a secondment to develop the skills you may have from a related discipline, if your organisation would be happy to support this.
You will have a key role in delivering a customer focussed service to applicants, tenants, and owners, with duties including allocations, void management, rent arrears, tenancy, and estate management.
You will have excellent organisational and communication skills and relevant experience of housing management, preferably with membership or part qualification of the CIH. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computerised rent accounting systems is desirable.
The post requires a flexible, dedicated and highly motivated individual. You should be passionate about ensuring our customers receive only the highest quality service, and innovative in your approach to deliver solutions.
A full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as the post involves regular travel. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure.
We offer a defined contribution pension scheme, flexible working hours and a friendly, comfortable working environment. This role is based at our Head Office with on-site parking, however, the role is temporarily home based due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can’t see a post that’s right for you? Register your interest in any future vacancies by emailing us.
Volunteering Opportunities
If you’d like to discuss our volunteering opportunities, please contact the Human Resources Team by email.
Work Experience
Interested in doing work experience or a student placement with Eildon Housing Association?Contact the Human Resources team by email.
Apprenticeships
From time to time, Eildon Housing Association takes on apprentices on formal apprenticeship schemes. Any such opportunities will be advertised on this page, and through companies such as Skills Development Scotland.
If you’d like to register your interest for future apprentice opportunities, please email us.
