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Crest Nicholson has been building new homes for 60 years and is firmly established as a leading developer with a passion for not just building homes, but creating vibrant sustainable communities. Delivering a great customer experience is at the heart of what we do – and we’d like you to shape how we do it. You’ll play a key role in developing our already exceptional service and guide our customers through their exciting homebuying journey. To do this, you need to be confident, personable, energetic and self-motivated, as you’ll be the main, face-to-face point of contact across a number of our sought-after developments. Just some of the things you’ll be doing. Your enthusiasm for our brand and for making customers feel truly valued will be infectious as you carry out your responsibilities: • Build strong relationships with your customers so they feel comfortable contacting you and providing honest feedback, so we can continuously improve our service., • Stay in the know about build progress by attending development team meetings., • Accompany your customers as they get to know their home during its construction., • Showcase our thoughtfully-designed homes to customers after they’re built, so they understand their benefits, like flexible living and energy efficiency., • Visit your customers once they’ve moved in to make sure they are happy, and if they have concerns, help resolve them. Does this sound like you? Hopefully you’ll tick all the boxes below, but don’t worry if not as we’re committed to investing in training and your career development: • Experience in a customer-facing role within a service industry., • Polite, professional and an excellent communicator., • Open to a challenge, change and strives for continual improvement., • Knowledge of the homebuilding industry desirable but not essential as training will be provided., • A natural in building and fostering internal and external relationships., • Attention to detail, a passion for excellence and the ability to work independently and make key decisions. The Company Crest Nicholson is a leading developer of quality homes and thriving, sustainable communities. We create great places for our customers to live, selecting desirable locations for our developments and taking a holistic approach to the design of our homes and their surroundings. Attractive placemaking helps us deliver appealing and well-connected communities where people and nature can thrive. Benefits and package: • Competitive salaries and bonus schemes, • Car Allowance, • Share save Scheme, • Private pension, • Private healthcare and cash plan options, • 25 days' annual leave, • Retail discounts We are an inclusive employer; the Company will consider flexible working requests for all roles. We seek to be an ethical and progressive employer which encourages a culture of openness, creativity and continuous professional development and which rewards the effectiveness and loyalty of our employees as an equal opportunities employer. If you are applying to work at Crest Nicholson, we will ask you to supply us with sufficient personal information to help us process your application. To learn more about what personal information we will need to process and why, please refer to our recruitment privacy notice which can be found on the Crest Nicholson website under ‘Recruitment Privacy Policy'.

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Timber Frame Installer to join Vistry Works, the manufacturing arm of Vistry Group. Starting from September 2026, you will learn the trade of erecting pre-manufactured timber frame homes out on our construction sites. This is the second cohort of this programme, following our successful trailblazer launch in 2025. With growing demand for sustainable housing, faster build times, reduced vulnerability to labour shortages and improved energy efficiency, timber frame construction is emerging as a strong and innovative alternative to traditional brick and block methods. Come and join Vistry Group and become part of this exciting incentive. As a Trainee Timber Frame Installer, you will be immersed in the theoretical and practical applications of the role associated with successful implementation of works on a given project. You will gain an understanding of the health, safety and environmental principles associated with the Timber Frame construction environment, and the Quality Assurance processes and procedures related to the products and services that Vistry Works provides to the wider Vistry Group. Furthermore, you will gain an understanding of build programme and product/component scheduling requirements; related time allocation and build sequencing understanding; awareness and application of project specific specifications and details; technical design knowledge and understanding; exposure to customer service elements associated with timber frame operations within the wider business. Alongside the hands-on experience we will give you, you will also work towards a Level 2 Construction Assembly Installation Operative Apprenticeship, in partnership with a registered training provider. You will generally be working as part of a team of between 3-4 people, with the anticipated site locations for these Timber Frame Installer Trainee position to be in: Cotswolds Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire/Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire North West Midlands Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you… Achievement of a Level 2 Construction Assembly Installation Operative Apprenticeship Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you… Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality An interest in developing your career within the Construction Industry Professional communication style with the ability to work within a team of varying seniority within the Business Well organised, punctual and IT literate Commitment to work outdoors in all weather conditions in a manual role, involving use of plant, tools and equipment Due to the nature of this role, you must be comfortable with working at heights Being reliable and showing up to work on-time is essential Willingness to be proactive and positive towards learning and self-development and demonstrating the practicalities of these ethics throughout Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicleMore about the Timber Frame Installer Trainee role… To effectively help to implement and control all site-based activities in line with specific project requirements, company policies and procedures Implement excellent health and safety standards on construction projects Assist with planning and carrying out necessary works in the required timeframes Manage the quality of works according to technical specifications and design details provided, in line with approved building regulations and industry standards Awareness of budgetary constraints, cost control and commercial implications Monitor and feedback accordingly on any issues arising from either the client or Vistry Works' functions, products and services Provide and record necessary Quality Assurance feedback throughout the project Minimise waste and provide feedback on any potential value engineering possibilities Minimise the environmental impact of construction projects wherever possibleFinally, let's tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-NS1

Web Developer Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training courses will help you kick-start a new career as a web developer. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Coding Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 3-6 months: Step 1 - Introduction to Development - Complete a selection of professional and industry recognised coding courses covering HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and Python. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes, through a portal that you study from home. These courses will give you the basic understanding of the front end programming languages. Step 2 - Full-Stack Development - You will be studying a wide range of, mostly back-end programming languages and skills that will qualify you as a fully-fledged developer. Step 2 is heavily focused on the practical element of learning. With our courses, you will practice the skills as you learn them, through our inbuilt mini-project labs. Step 3 - Two real-world projects - Once you have completed your training you will be assigned 2 real-world projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the Traineeship as it will showcase to employers your practical applications of the coding languages you learnt earlier in the Traineeship. The projects take on real-world scenarios for you to solve and will simulate similar projects that you will encounter when working as a future Developer. Step 4 - Portfolio Website - Now that you have completed the projects its time to showcase them on your own portfolio website. You will be creating a simplistic yet stylish website where you will be able to showcase to potential employers a snapshot of your level of ability as a Full-Stack developer. This will include the coding languages you are proficient in, links to the two real-world projects you completed, Github work you accumulated during your studies and any other relevant information. Your Web Developer Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Web Development/Software Development role, where you will be guaranteed a great starting salary. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in coding? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Are you an experienced Sales Advisor, with a stong background in New Build Housing? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with a privately owned, regional 5* developer who are currently on the look out for a Sales Advisor to join them on a permanent basis out of their site in Bedford. As a New Build Housing Sales Advisor, you will be responsible for playing a crucial role in the commercial success of our developments, by hitting your sales targets on a quarterly basis, ensuring compliance and standards are upheld through the entirety of the sales process. What's in it for you? • Competitive basic salary of £38,000 + OTE, • Continued personal development opportunities, • Private medical care, • Generous annual leave entitlement + bank holidays What are we looking for? • Prior, proven experience of working in sales for a new build housing developer., • Impecable communication skills with both clients and customer experience., • Commercially astute with a good understanding of the market and competitors, • Full UK's driving licence Key Responsibilities: • Manage the sales activities for allocated developments, including lead management, customer appointments, reservations, sales transactions, legal completions and the sale of finishing touches, to ensure achievement of sales targets., • Update and maintain the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to log the customer journey and facilitate timely and accurate management information., • Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Construction, Commercial and Legal to ensure achievement of completion targets and timely updates relating to plot progress., • Comply with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy and ensure compliance of prospective buyers during site visits and pre-sale and new home demonstrations to minimise incidents and accidents. IF THIS IS YOU, WHY NOT APPLY NOW

Please note this is a training programme with career placement and fees apply* If you are looking to progress a career in computer programming or web development, then this training and placement programme is made for you? Skills shortages in the IT sector are driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. All you need is a desire to work hard and invest some time and money in yourself to build the foundations for a new career. We help you start your career journey in programming by firstly ensuring you have the necessary industry recognised certifications and skills required to build a career. We ensure you market yourself properly through a structured career driven cv and LinkedIn profile highlighting your skills, any experience, and relevant transferable skills from other roles. Finally, our tutors will help you create a credible portfolio to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential new employers. We have many years of experience in helping graduates find their first roles in top UK companies and organisations who need to employ entry-level qualified programming staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme. The programme is specifically designed for individuals with none or limited experience but a real desire to start a career. Therefore, please do not apply if you are already an experienced programmer. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in as little as a few weeks or a few months (see steps 1 to 4 below). Study timings are approximate and assume you can study for a minimum 5 hours per week. *Training times will be reduced if you are able to invest more time each week. Stage 1 – Learn HTML and CSS (*up to 12 weeks) The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey. • HTML Essentials (*up to 6 weeks), • CSS Essentials (*up to weeks) Training is delivered through multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes using an online portal enabling you to study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor who will work with you 1-2-1 or in group sessions to provide additional training and support. Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, your trainer will move you forward to the next stage. Stage 2 – Additional Online Training (*up to 12 weeks) The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed for what is required and relevant for many entry level programming roles and help you get a step ahead. • Learn the Command Line (*1.5 weeks), • Learn Git & GitHub (*1.5 weeks), • Learn JavaScript (*1.5 weeks), • Learn Python 3 (*1.5 weeks) JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet. Therefore, this is an essential addition language in building your programming and development foundation. Python is a highly versatile programming language and due to its relatively “easy to understand” commands now one of the most common programming languages used. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries broadening your scope of opportunity. Step 3 - Building a Portfolio Website Project (1 week) Your tutor will provide you with some exercises and guidelines to help you build your own personalised portfolio. Having a strong portfolio to which demonstrates and showcases your range of skills and ability is essential within a programming career. In addition, we will now provide additional Study Courses for your continued development and broadening of your skills. Completion of these course is voluntary but recommended. • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Step 4 – Entry Level Coding placement (£25K - £40k) We will now work with you to help you secure your first role in a role utilising your new skills in a coding, programming, or web development role. Entry level roles typically start between £25K - £40k dependant on any prior knowledge or experience you may have. There are many entry level roles where your newly learned skills can be applied meaning a vast array of opportunities are now available to you. Examples of some of these are listed below: - • Junior Developer, • Website Support Developer, • Junior Web Developer, • Content Editor, • Wordpress Developer, • Junior Software Developer, • Junior Front or Back End Development, • Development Support We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training. We also have a 4.9 Trustpilot rating and numerous testimonials available on our website. Our money back Job Guarantee Due to our success and confidence in the results we deliver, and the skills shortage for entry-level coding staff we guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business. Qualification for this programme? To ensure we maintain a high level of support for our candidates, we limit spaces to this programme. Apply before the deadline and one of our consultants will speak with you to check your eligibility for the programme