Work Experience

Get stuck in with a wide variety of office tasks, from managing diaries, answering the phone, having Teams meetings, taking minutes, entering data into online systems and producing documents such as letters and reports. It all helps to keep things running smoothly - it’s a great way to see how the behind-the-scenes magic happens! We have a variety of office-based teams at PCH, including Procurement, Governance, Quality Assurance, Legal, Communities, Health & Safety and Facilities

If you’re thinking about a career in Construction, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to work alongside qualified and experienced Tradespeople! At PCH, this includes roles such as Carpentry (i.e. Woodwork), Plastering, Painting & Decorating and Masonry (general building). We even have our own Plumbing, Legionella, Gas Engineering and Electrical teams! We can offer the chance to work alongside our Asset Management team too, whose responsibility is to ensure that our Assets (i.e. our properties) are well-maintained. This could mean organising large roofing projects, window replacement schemes and cladding work, as well as helping to future-proof our housing stock (e.g. through the installation of Photovoltaic Panels). You will be required to provide and wear steel toe capped boots/shoes for this placement

tep into the world of tech with our Digital & IT teams! From supporting digital projects to solving real-world tech challenges and supporting front-line staff. You’ll get hands-on experience with the systems that keep our organisation running. Whether you're into coding, troubleshooting, or just curious about how Digital & IT teams support a business day-to-day and provide great customer service, this is a great chance to explore the fast-paced world of technology and discover where your skills could take you.

Spend a few days with our Housing team, where you’ll get to meet our residents. You’ll act as the main point of contact for residents, see how applications for housing and allocations are processed, and assist in providing advice on issues like tenancy agreements and benefits. This could involve walking around our estates to ensure properties are in good condition, to seeing how rent collections are carried out.

With our Customer Services teams, you’ll learn how we handle real queries, solve problems, and make sure people feel heard and helped. It’s a great way to build confidence, communication skills, and get a feel for how we make a difference to our residents and communities - one conversation at a time.

oin the team that keeps our neighbourhoods looking their best! You’ll help care for shared spaces, support recycling and sustainability projects, and see how your actions can make a big difference. It’s a hands-on experience where you’ll work outdoors, learning about environmental responsibility, helping to create safe, clean, and welcoming places for everyone. You will be required to provide and wear steel toe capped boots/shoes for this placement.

Get creative and make an impact with our Communications, Marketing & External Affairs department! You’ll help share important messages between Plymouth Community Homes and the people we work with - both inside and outside the organisation. From writing for social media and designing eye-catching campaigns, to supporting events and creating content for our websites, you’ll get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques that bring stories to life

If you're curious about how organisations support their people, this is the team for you! With our People & Culture team, you’ll get involved in everything from recruitment and staff wellbeing to training & development. You’ll get to spend time with our payroll & benefits team, and look at staff inclusion and how we build a sense of belonging. You’ll see how we help our staff grow, stay motivated, and feel valued at work 

Step into the heart of how Plymouth Community Homes manages its money and resources. During a placement with the Finance team, you’ll get hands-on experience with budgeting, financial planning, and data analysis. You’ll learn how we make smart decisions to support our services and communities, and see how finance plays a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly. Whether you're curious about numbers, spreadsheets, or strategy, this is a great opportunity to explore how financial skills can make a real impact

Discover the world of data and analytics, and how these influence decisions at Plymouth Community Homes, by joining our Strategy, Data & Insight team. You’ll explore how data is collected, analysed, and turned into meaningful insights that shape the way we work and improve services for our communities. From spotting trends to helping solve real-world challenges, this team is perfect if you're curious about how information drives strategy and want to see how evidence-based thinking can make a big impact