Graduate Trainees x2 (Housing Solutions) Ref: 51-25

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Place of work: Office-based in Dereham (with remote-enabled working arrangements and some travel within the district)
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Starting salary: £25,539 per annum within Grade 9

Are you interested in starting a career in local government, and passionate about improving local communities and the lives of residents? Would you like a job where what you do:

• Makes a tangible difference to local communities, businesses and residents
• Provides you with the knowledge and experience to develop your future career in local government

We are looking to recruit 2 x Housing Solutions Graduate Trainees.

The roles

You will:

• Work as part of a team providing advice and assistance to people facing homelessness
• Gain experience in the provision of temporary accommodation
• Work alongside the rough sleeper support and resettlement team
• Undergo training in housing legislation and apply this when investigating homelessness applications
• Be supported to study for a relevant housing qualification

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and finding practical solutions to problems.

As one of our Graduate Trainees, you will:

• Specialise in Housing within local government, while also gaining an understanding of how Breckland Council operates as a whole
• Support the identification and development of new ideas and initiatives, thinking innovatively and offering your own suggestions

Job Description and Person Specification - Housing Solutions Graduate Trainee (PDF, 171 KB)(opens new window)

About you

You are highly self-motivated, you push yourself to achieve what you want out of life and are always looking for ways to grow and develop, whatever you are doing. You constantly look for better ways of doing things, for how things can be improved - approaching things in original and ingenious ways and striving to come up with new and different methods and applications.

You are looking to start a career working in the public sector and for an opportunity to gain experience of working on a number of different projects. You will be naturally inquisitive and will be comfortable bringing forward new ideas and initiatives.

There are five Core Behaviours (listed below) which set out the important shared attitudes, values, and behaviours that everyone is expected to demonstrate to our colleagues, partners, and communities:

• Collaborative: You recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out for their contribution and input
• Ambitious: You are a proud ambassador for the Council, taking pride and responsibility in the work we do and encouraging others to do the same
• Results Driven: You are flexible and ensure you provide the best possible service, wherever and whenever it is best for the customer
• Empowering: You embrace new technology and look for ways our services can become more digital, while remaining accessible for all
• Supportive: You care for your colleagues, take an interest in them, and show support for their identities and what matters to them

A bit about us:

This role offers far more than a salary. You'll be joining an organisation that values collaboration, continuous learning and employee wellbeing. In return for your commitment, we offer a strong and attractive benefits package, including:

• Incremental pay progression through the grade (subject to annual pay award)
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 14% employer contribution
• Attractive annual leave package: 25 days increasing after 3 years' continuous local authority service by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Additional paid leave: extra half-day to use in December, one Volunteering Day per year, Election leave, Reserve Forces leave
• Supportive employment policies, including Family Friendly, Flexible Working and Career Breaks
• Modern working environment: refurbished offices, remote-enabled working and free on-site parking

Read on to find out more about working at Breckland, and how to apply.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26 January 2026
Interviews: 3 February 2026