How to become a housing policy officer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- a trainee scheme
University
You can do a foundation degree or degree in:
- housing studies
- social policy
- town planning
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You could work your way up from a housing and property management advanced apprenticeship. With experience and successful completion of a qualification you could apply for trainee policy officer roles.
With Level 3 or higher qualifications you could do a policy officer higher apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You can start as an office assistant or housing officer with a housing organisation.
With further training and experience, you could work your way up to become a housing policy officer.
Other Routes
You can apply for a training scheme like the GEM programme. This is open to graduates of any subject and non graduates who are already working in housing.
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Further information
You can find out more about working in housing from the Chartered Institute of Housing and the National Housing Federation.