Working with local colleges
As part of our commitment to build relationships with colleges across the east of England and increase talent coming into the housing sector, we sponsor programmes delivered by three regional colleges: West Suffolk College, Suffolk New College, and City College Norfolk.
We provide work experience opportunities, PPE, and additional learning prospects to students on building and property maintenance pathways. And, completion of these programmes is an entry route into our award-winning apprenticeship programmes.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is:
- Paid employment
- Hands-on-experience in the sector
- Training (six hours of off-the-job training per week)
- Nationally recognised qualifications and learning
Who can do one?
- Anyone aged 16 and above, not in full time education
- New into a career
- Career change
- Looking to upskill
- Resident in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years
- Must not have a qualification at the equivalent level, or above
- Not in any form of formal government-funded education
Apprenticeship levels available
- Intermediate - Level 2 - Equivalent to GCSE
- Advanced - Level 3 - Equivalent to A-Level / T-Level
- Higher - Level 4, 5, 6, 7 - Equivalent to Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or above
- Degree - Level 6 and 7 - Equivalent to Bachelor's or Master's Degree
You’ll gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experiences
You’ll have a dedicated mentor to support you throughout
You’ll play a vital part in solving the housing crisis
You’ll be provided with all the tools and equipment you need
You’ll work alongside our qualified and experienced people
You'll get the opportunity to start your full-time career with us
Apprenticeships within Central & Housing
We offer opportunities in accounting, Facilities management, Architectural Assistant, Business Administration, Town Planner, Legal, Leadership & Management, Energy & Sustainability, Customer Service, IT, Housing, HR and Sales.
Apprenticeships within Flagship Services
We offer a range of trade skill apprenticeships, including Property Maintenance Operative, Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom Fitter and Electrical.
Apprenticeships within Gasway
Gasway helps thousands of families stay warm in their homes. We offer opportunities as a Gas Engineer, Electrical, and Plumbing and Domestic Heating.
Have you got some more questions?
For all general apprenticeship enquiries and any questions you may have, please email: apprenticeships@flagship-group.co.uk
Award-winning apprenticeships
We've been recognised for our commitment to employing apprentices and helping them progress into employment.
- Apprenticeships Norfolk Large Employer of the Year 2022, and 2023
- East of England Large Apprenticeships Employer of the Year 2020, 2021, and 2022
- Finalist nationally 2020, 2021, and 2022
- Top 100 apprenticeships employer 2020
Why being an apprentice with Flagship Group is an award winning idea...
- Earn while you learn
- Nationally recognised qualification/learning
- Paid holidays and bank holidays off
- Development and Training opportunities
- Regular reviews
- Insight to the wider business, access to career development opportunities
- Designated line manager
- Designated mentor
- Support from apprenticeships team
- Designated Mental Health First Aider
- Forums and Celebration Event specific to apprentices
- Learn job-specific skills
