Kickstart your career in the housing sector with a free jobs fair and discover a profession with a purpose

Housing 2024 at Manchester Central on June 26 will bring together the largest recruiters in the region and anyone looking for opportunities to join a long-term career in a sector that supports local communities.

Open to all ages at any level, this is a great opportunity to engage directly with potential employers, explore fresh job prospects, ask numerous questions, and deepen your understanding of the housing sector.

With your ticket, you will be able to visit recruiters including L&Q, Fortem, Great Places Housing Group, Riverside, MSV Housing Trust, Jigsaw Housing, Inside Housing and so many more.

All jobs fair visitors will also be able to visit the Housing 2024 main show floor and sessions throughout the day focusing on why you should choose a career in housing.

The free event is presented by headline sponsor L&Q, in partnership with GMCA Careers Hub, GM Housing Providers, Manchester Evening News and Inside Housing.

An L&Q spokesperson said: “L&Q is a proud sponsor of the Housing 2024 Jobs Fair. Housing offers a wide range of varied and interesting roles that enable people to make a real difference to local communities. We’re passionate about helping people into the right roles and supporting them to flourish in the sector. We look forward to meeting job seekers in Manchester this June.”

Fantastic employment opportunities

George Clarke, architect, TV presenter, and founder of the Ministry of Building, Innovation + Education, was keen to throw his weight behind the event.

He said: “I am proud to be supporting the Housing 2024 Jobs Fair to raise awareness of the fantastic employment opportunities available.

“It’s important to bring attention to these careers that have a really strong social purpose. This is a really exciting opportunity to speak face-to-face with prospective employers, discover new job opportunities, ask lots of questions and gain a better understanding of the housing sector.”

Elaine Johnson, Director of People at Great Places Housing Group added: “Everyone around GMHP is looking forward to Housing 2024.  After last year’s event, some young people who would never have thought about a job in housing have had offers for apprenticeship roles!”

Why choose a career in housing?

Housing is known for its stability, even during tough economic times.

Right now, the government is funding the construction of hundreds of thousands of new social homes each year due to the housing crisis. This shows that the housing sector needs more people to join and stay in the industry.

The jobs fair will feature a wide range of opportunities, including apprenticeships, graduate positions, and both full-time and part-time roles.

Attendees can explore various options suited to different qualification levels, with some positions, like apprenticeships for school leavers, requiring no prior qualifications.

Inside Housing, a supporter of the Jobs Fair, has just launched its Housing Hires campaign to further promote the social housing sector as a place to work and support people to find and develop careers with housing associations and councils.

You could play a part in finding solutions to create healthy, environmentally friendly homes for everyone and be the next generation of talent in the sector.

How does working in housing benefit the community?

Housing offers a wide range of diverse and interesting roles that empower individuals to make an impact on local communities (Image: James White Photography)
Housing providers do more than just build homes – they also have a social mission. They work with others to improve services and opportunities for tenants, including those who are most vulnerable.

With government funding focused on constructing thousands of new social homes annually, numerous housing organisations in Manchester and Greater Manchester will participate in the Housing 2024 Jobs Fair.

The aim is to attract and nurture fresh talent. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to contribute to the sector’s efforts to achieve its net zero targets, leading the charge in the environmental revolution. They will also assist residents who are most in need.

Moreover, the housing sector is dedicated to combating climate change by swiftly decarbonising homes on a large scale.

Employees in this sector may play a crucial role in devising practical solutions for delivering eco-friendly and affordable housing to everyone.

Additionally, they will work towards improving outcomes for the most vulnerable tenants and residents throughout the region.

Find out more

Housing 2024 Jobs Fair is at Manchester Central from 9am to 5.30pm on June 26, 2024. Register for your free ticket HERE.

For further information, see housingevent.com/jobs-fair