Job Description

Job Title: Modern Apprentice - Business Administration & Communications

Location: Dundee

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Contract: 2 year Apprenticeship (fixed term)

Salary range: 22,932 per annum (Real Living Wage)

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 1st September 2025

Do you possess a keen interest in Marketing and Communications?

Are you seeking to launch a rewarding career in a supportive working environment?

Do you have a flair for English and enjoy using the right words to make content engaging?

This is an exciting opportunity to simultaneously begin your career with a leading provider of quality affordable housing, earn a salary, and gain a fully funded SVQ in Business Administration with Dundee and Angus College.


Caledonia Housing Association has been recognised as one of the top UK Housing Associations to work for and recently achieved the highest honour at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards - being named Housing Association of the Year.


Our vision is to provide "Homes and Services that make life better". Within the HR team, this means helping to build a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that delivers better outcomes for tenants and communities.

Tell me more about the role?

Caledonia Housing Association is excited to offer the position of

Modern Apprentice - Business Administration & Communications

to a candidate who is digitally literate, social media savvy, has strong communication skills and eager to build a career in Business Administration or Marketing.


Working as part of our People Team, and reporting to our Communication and Engagement Lead, you will work together to create and share content across various channels, including newsletters, social media and website. You will also work closely with our Organisational Development Team to support staff events and learning activities, help to administer our e-learning management system, and provide general administrative support to the People Team.

How can I find out more?

Come along to our Modern Apprentice Open Evening on Tuesday 26th August at 5pm-6pm.

Meet our friendly team and learn about the MA programmes available Explore how Caledonia can support your learning and career goals Ask questions, get advice, and hear from past apprentices Bring a buddy - everyone's welcome!

Please

email

people@caledoniaha.co.uk

by 12 noon on Monday 25th August to let us know you're coming.

How will my learning be supported?

Initially you will complete 1 day per week either at college or completing self-led learning and 4 days per week of workplace learning. What you do in work will also count towards your qualification where you will gain vital industry experience.


A workplace mentor will be assigned to you to support you throughout your apprenticeship, however our whole team will be happy to help and support wherever they can.

What qualifications or qualities are required?

Three

National 5 qualifications

or equivalent (one of these qualifications must be in English). Higher English qualification would be advantageous, but not essential. Good IT skills and able to confidently use

Microsoft Office

(Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Proven written and verbal

communication skills

including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail At least 16 years old and eligible to work in the UK (no maximum age limit)

Benefits

As a Caledonia employee you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:

Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications 36 days annual leave Promotion of work-life balance and a flexi-time system Generous contributory pension scheme, matched up to 12% by us Health benefit of up to 300 per year which includes a gym membership, fitness equipment or membership of a healthcare cash plan Wellbeing services offering support and confidential advice when you most need it including counselling and in-house mental health first aiders Paid Volunteering day

Come and join us!

Please click on the 'Apply' link or visit the 'Join Us' section of our website

www.caledoniaha.co.uk

.

Interviews will be held in Dundee on w/c 8th September.

Caledonia strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.


The Group actively encourages the recruitment of staff with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process as required.


To arrange an informal chat or if you feel you would benefit from some additional support in completing the online application process, please email people@caledoniaha.co.uk and a member of our People team will be in touch.

A registered charity no: SC013988. Caledonia strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.