Audit and Risk Apprentice - 24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job description

The vacancy

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)

The role

Start your career in audit, risk and governance while gaining a professional qualification.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Audit and Risk Apprentice to join our Internal Audit and Risk team and gain valuable hands-on experience in how organisations identify, manage and respond to risk.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn on the job, receive coaching and work towards a relevant professional qualification, while developing practical skills across internal audit, risk management, compliance, governance and assurance.

You'll support audit reviews, risk assessments, data analysis and assurance reporting, as well as helping maintain the Board Assurance Framework. You'll learn how to assess risks, evaluate controls and contribute to providing independent assurance that helps the organisation achieve its objectives.

With a combination of practical experience, formal study and professional development, this apprenticeship will provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance or Assurance.

While the role is home based the successful candidate will be required to attend team meetings at our head office in Birmingham as required, as well as occasional travel to Housing 21 Schemes nationally.

If you're curious, analytical and keen to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your professional career.

What we're looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

• Interest in audit, risk management, governance, compliance, or business assurance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with numerical and qualitative information accurately
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience of managing multiple priorities and tasks
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent
• Eligible to undertake a Level 4 Internal Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of basic disclosure check.

Closing date for applications 20 September 2026, Assessment Centre to take place in Birmingham on 1 October 2026.

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About us

At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.

When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK's third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.

We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you're ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!

Benefits

Flexible working
including a nine-day fortnight

Holiday trade scheme and volunteer leave

Funded health
cash plan

Occupational maternity pay / paternity pay

Pension
contributions

Occupational sick pay

Lifestyle discounts

Car salary sacrifice and leasing scheme

Learning and development opportunities