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Support Officer

Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (Jrht)

The Role

Overview

Provide confidential executive support to the Director of Communities and coordinate heads of service.

Benefits

-Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship*

The Company

About Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (Jrht)

-Founded over a century ago by philanthropist Joseph Rowntree, the trust was set up to build and manage New Earswick, a pioneering model village in York. -As an exempt charity operating in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, it owns and manages around 2,600 homes—building a future community while stewarding a historic one. -The trust develops a mix of apartments, houses, bungalows and accessible homes—supporting individuals, families, older people and those with disabilities through rented and shared‑ownership models. -It also provides registered care services—residential, nursing and extra‑care—across several sites, all CQC‑rated Good. -Notable projects include Derwenthorpe and New Lodge in York, alongside affordable housing partnerships in Leeds and Easingwold with energy‑efficient EPC‑rated properties. -Its regulatory compliance includes a G1 governance rating and V2 viability rating, reflecting strong oversight amid sector challenges. -An unusual legacy: it originated in the early 1900s trait of creating self‑governing, green communities free of the stigma of charity, and remains rooted in that ethos today.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Sustainable Housing

Community Development

Energy Efficient Homes

Interview Process

-shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis. -interviews scheduled for 31 october 2025.

Visa Sponsorship

-no tier 2 sponsorship offered.