Chris Patient, Head of Consultancy at Rand and Chair of the NHMF Working Groups for Skills, training and culture gives us an update from the NHMF Working Group focused on highlighting what a great place housing is to work and build a career.
In the first in this series of three articles, we explore the importance of apprenticeships and how the sector can work together to create a lasting legacy.
Why this apprentice should be Apprentice of the Year? What makes this apprentice stand out? Brandon would make a suitable candidate for “Apprentice of the Year” because of his exceptional organisational skills and willingness to learn.
Will recently won the Inspiring Journey Award, impressing Exeter College with the story of his career change, which resulted in a personal letter from Kit Malthouse MP congratulating Will on his journey and achievements so far. Will was also recently highly commended at a Direct Works awards ceremony after being shortlisted down to the last three apprentices.
Kyle Hall, a plumbing and heating apprentice with social housing provider Nottingham City Homes (NCH), is the worthy recipient of our Apprentice of the Year Award. Kyle has kept on track to complete his apprenticeship despite a number of major setbacks – not to mention the global pandemic!
In January, we welcomed 500 delegates to the NHMF virtual conference and awards ceremony.
The NHMF’s mission is to be the centre of excellence for improving property performance and its best practice website is a free resource to help social landlords be efficient, effective and economic in complying with their health and safety requirements.
Today the housing sector faces many challenges, one of vital importance to the progression of the sector is that of skills.
A sustainable commitment to attracting, retaining, training and developing the best talent lies at the heart of every healthy business and economy.
The NHMF is the leading body representing housing providers, committed to championing innovation to deliver excellence in maintenance and asset management