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Bursary Scheme
A career in
affordable housing
has many avenues
What’s on offer Our bursary scheme could provide Phone us
you with £5000 per academic year, 01534 500700
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Andium Homes Bursary Scheme
Andium Homes launched in July 2014 when the former States of Jersey Housing Department became a
new, autonomous company operating outside of the States infrastructure.
As Jersey’s largest affordable housing provider, Andium Homes manages over 4500 properties, housing
more than 10,000 Islanders. Amongst other objectives, over the next ten years we have committed to
develop, build and maintain our selection of properties to meet both the Decent Homes Standard and the
requirements of our clients and stakeholders.
Meeting our objectives relies on our passionate team of skilled professionals, all dedicated to achieving the
Andium Homes vision.
Our Vision:
“Changing lives and inspiring communities through great homes and services”
Our Values:
Client Obsession:
We are committed to delivering a renowned, consistent customer experience, every time.
Driven by Results:
We strive to make a real, tangible and sustainable difference to our clients’ lives.
Passionate:
We are passionate, dynamic and proud to be part of Andium Homes.
Resilient:
We are positive and self-motivated whilst working in a fast and ever-changing landscape.
Courageous:
We are pro-active, we push the boundaries.
Acting with Integrity:
We are honest, and strive to build mutual trust with our clients. We are focused on earning the title
‘landlord of choice’.
We have also committed to six Key Strategic Priorities:-
1. Great homes & places;
2. Providing happy, safe neighbourhoods;
3. A renowned client experience;
4. Delivering more homes and services:
5. Financial strength and stability;
6. Provider, Employer, Investment…..of choice.
1Achieving that vision requires a team with expertise in a wide variety of fields, including:
Allocations Service:
o Efficiently allocating properties to applicants who have qualified through the Affordable
Housing Gateway.
Independent Living Service:
o Providing appropriate accommodation and support to clients with complex needs.
Planned Maintenance Service:
o Providing a comprehensive maintenance and facilities management service.
Response Repair Service & 24 hour Emergency Maintenance Service:
o Ensuring non-emergency repairs are prioritised as appropriate in order to maintain homes.
o An Officer on call 24/7 to deal with emergency maintenance issues.
Asset Management:
o Supporting Andium Homes’ business, corporate and organisational objectives, through the
development programme, acquisitions and disposals.
Sales
o Selling a proportion of our properties, enabling home ownership for those who can afford to
buy with some assistance.
Community Liaison Service:
o Encouraging the development of resident’s associations/groups and dealing with issues that
disrupt the community, such as antisocial behaviour.
Client Services:
o Providing an efficient and effective client service.
Rent Collection and Arrears Management Service:
o Proactively managing client accounts to prevent and manage rent arrears.
Void Refurbishment Service:
o Ensuring all vacated properties are left in good order by the outgoing tenant and returned to
an acceptable standard for re-letting.
Finance
o Sound financial management ensuring the continued, consistent delivery of Andium Homes’
services.
Governance
o A Board of Directors provides strategic guidance over Andium Homes, ensuring the efficient
and fair delivery of our services.
2Third Sector Landlord
o Providing property solutions and landlord services to third sector partner organisations.
Marketing & Communications
o Creating and distributing clear communications to andium Homes’ clients and stakeholders
and acting as brand guardians.
Information Technology
o Delivering and supporting the technical solutions required to deliver the highest possible
service to clients, in the most efficient way.
Capital Projects
o Overseeing the build of new developments as well as the complete refurbishment of existing
properties to the Decent Homes Standard.
With such a diverse range of career paths rarely matched in other industries, working in the affordable
housing sector can be hugely rewarding. As a leading provider with an eye on the future, Andium Homes is
committed to developing talent and encouraging students to pursue a career in this challenging but fulfilling
sector through our bursary scheme. Successful applicants will receive an annual bursary of up to £5,000
towards the cost of their studies.
3Bursary Scheme (up to £5,000 per annum)
Through a combination of financial assistance and relevant work experience (minimum 6 weeks in total), our
bursary scheme is designed to support students in their progress towards a successful career in the
affordable housing sector in Jersey. We will select one student who is committed to pursuing a career in
housing that will mutually benefit the development of the individual, our business and the community of
Jersey.
Bursaries will be awarded initially for one academic year and may be renewed in successive years up to a
total of three years. Alternatively, flexible working schemes can be taken in lieu of the full grant. This will be
negotiated, in advance, on an individual basis.
The scheme is open to candidates who have been accepted on a degree (BSc, BEng, or BA) in one of the
areas listed above. Applications for the scheme are invited from A-level students due to sit their A-Levels in
the summer preceding entry onto the scheme. Bursaries are provided in line with the academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants must be enrolled on a degree course that will mutually benefit the development of the
individual, our business and the community of Jersey. Candidates wishing to discuss the eligibility of
their course should contact our Head of Human Resources Sally Johnson on Tel 500705.
2. Applicants must have been ordinarily resident in Jersey for the previous 5 years and must not have
been absent from the island for a period exceeding 12 months in those 5 years, excluding periods
spent in full time education.
3. The scheme is not open to students who have already commenced an undergraduate degree course
or to those seeking funding for post-graduate study.
As well as demonstrating enthusiasm, motivation and showing initiative we would also like our successful
application to have an affinity with Andium Homes’ vision and values.
Potential applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to an interview with the Andium Homes
team. The successful applicant will receive a formal bursary contract.
While we are not able to guarantee a permanent position on the completion of each applicant’s studies,
Andium Homes aims to build lasting relationships with its bursary students, guidance and advice on career
options will be available from our experienced Andium Homes colleagues. Students will benefit from the
introduction to a wide range of networking opportunities while undertaking their studies and will build up a
good list of contacts of local service providers which will be useful when going through the recruitment
process.
If a bursary is accepted from Andium Homes, it is on condition that no other bursary is accepted from any
other firm/organisation.
4Andium Homes Bursary Scheme
Terms & Conditions
Application procedures
Applications are invited from 1st January of each year
for the next academic year (beginning in September or October) and must be received
no later than the last working day in February.
Application forms are available directly from Andium Homes and can also be
downloaded from the Andium Homes website.
Applications should be emailed to bursary@andiumhomes.je
Applicants will be informed by the end of March as to whether or not they have been
shortlisted; those being shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview following which
a final decision will be made. Successful applicants will receive their bursary offer
letter by the end of May.
Applicants must provide Andium Homes with proof of acceptance from the relevant college,
university or other institution for which they will be attending their degree course, as well as
proof of A-Level results achieved when these are released.
Payments
Successful applicants will be expected to decide up front whether they wish to receive
the £5000 grant spread evenly over the academic year directly into their bank account
with unpaid work experience (minimum 6 weeks per annum), or to receive part
payment up front and paid work experience. Unless all aspects of the bursary scheme
are completed as set out, bursary recipients will be required to refund part or their
entire grant.
The individual payment plan will be agreed prior to the recipient commencing their
studies.
After the completion of each academic year students will be required to confirm their
intention to continue the course and provide satisfactory annual reports/examination
passes before further payments are made.
Work experience will be structured against a training plan which identifies objectives
for the student and Andium Homes.
Students must arrange to have a suitable bank account for payment handling.
Terms & Conditions
1. The final decision on the selected bursary recipient/s will be made by Andium Homes
and no discussion will be entered into;
2. Personal data from both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be held in the
Andium Homes data base for the purposes of administering the scheme;3. Only one application per person will be considered;
4. Students who have either received funding from elsewhere or receive it whilst in receipt
of the Andium Homes grant must advise the Company immediately. Recipients are
expected not to accept bursary assistance from any other corporate sources;
5. Recipients are required to reference the bursary they receive from Andium Homes in
any publication of their results. Andium Homes will require the recipient to take part in
publicity about the scheme both during and after their involvement in the programme,
to the mutual convenience of the recipient and Andium Homes;
6. Bursaries must be taken in the academic year for which they have been granted;
7. In the event of unsatisfactory academic performance or conduct by the student, the
grant may be suspended or terminated and repayment by the recipient may be
required. Andium Homes will decide what action should be taken in each case;
8. The payment of the grant may be terminated or be suspended by Andium Homes if
the student:-
Does not attain the required academic grades;
Does not commence their degree course;
Does not complete the course;
Transfers from the agreed course onto another course (Andium Homes will
consider such circumstances, but prior approval must be sought before any
transfer takes place);
Is absent from the course for a prolonged or repeated period;
Is expelled or removed from the course by the college or university;
Does not meet the minimum requirements laid down by the college or
university for progressing to the following year of study;
Does not embrace and demonstrate commitment to the Andium Homes core
values.
9. If a grant is suspended or terminated for any reason, payments will cease from the
date of such discontinuation. In the event that the bursary is cancelled as a result of
the student leaving the course, the grant for the term in question shall be repaid to the
Company in full or in part, at Andium Homes’ discretion;
10. The grant will not be extended beyond three years unless there are extenuating
circumstances, at the discretion of Andium Homes.
11. Andium Homes reserves the right to amend at its discretion the conditions attached to
this scheme, including the amount of the grant, at any time and to terminate the
payment of the grant if any of the terms are breached by the recipient. The granting of
this scheme does not confer any contractual right on the recipient to receive the grant
awarded.Working with us
Bursary scheme application
Personal details
First name Address
Surname
Title
Phone number
Mobile
Email address
Secondary schools or colleges attended
Name of school Date of entry Date of leaving
Examinations attained (please provide successful and unsuccessful results)
Examining body Date Subject Level* Grade
*Please indicate GCSE, O, AS or A level, diploma or otherEmployment if you have left school and have been employed, please give details, or any relevant work
experience undertaken
Name & Address of employer From To Position held
Details of course(s) for which you are applying for bursary award
Name of university Degree subject Duration of course (in Progress of application
years)
Why have you chosen this course?
Date of proposed entry into university
Please advise if you have obtained a condition or unconditional offer of a place as well as any required conditions
(e.g. grades/points)
If you have received an unconditional offer, please send a copy of the letter with your application
Financial circumstances
Briefly describe how you intend to fund the remainder of your course fees and living expenses
Have you applied for any other bursary awards? Yes No
Are you in receipt of any other bursary award? Yes NoIf yes, please provide details
How did you hear about the Andium Homes Bursary scheme?
If there is insufficient space in any of the boxes provided please use a separate sheet of paper
Declaration
I declare that the details shown in above are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that enquires may be made to verify these details. I also understand that any false
statements or the withholding of any relevant information may provide grounds for the rejection of my
application.
Data Protection
The processing of this information will comply with Jerseys' Data Protection Law 2005, which protects
your privacy and access rights.
Signature
Date
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