Contract: Fixed Term for 2 year traineeship

Location: This post is based at Link’s Falkirk office. However, hybrid working is available with this role following an initial probationary period.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; Monday – Friday

The Role

C~urb is one of Link Group’s award winning subsidiaries and delivers its affordable housing programme, which has one of the largest development programmes in Scotland. We also provide Development Services for a number of other RSLs. As part of Link, at C~urb, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

C~urb is looking to recruit a graduate apprentice who can contribute to the delivery of a diverse programme of housing across all tenures. Our ambitions are high, targeting c1800 completions over the next five years and have a similarly high expectation of excellence in delivery.

We are looking to provide a candidate with an excellent opportunity to train and gain knowledge and experience of the Development Officer role. You will be involved in the delivery of an extensive development programme through the pre and post contract stages.

Link will provide all training both internal and external and you will be assigned a mentor throughout the 2 year traineeship.

We offer a broad range of projects across all housing tenures, with a diverse range of client groups/stakeholders and always with a focus on design excellence, inclusiveness and delivering a high-quality product.

By joining C~urb, you will have the opportunity to participate in a high performing team and participate in delivering a range of projects from exciting urban regeneration projects to smaller bespoke projects across a wide geographic location.

About You

This role requires you to be educated to degree level, and have confident computer skills with an intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, both oral and written as well as strong planning and interpersonal skills. The successful postholder will have a good standard of numeracy skills and will be flexible, adaptable and able to work under pressure. You will have the ability to produce accurate reports, and maintain a strong commitment to the principles of excellent customer service.

This role requires a full UK driving license and to have access to a vehicle.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack on our website.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a C~urb employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
Access to a Salary Exchange car leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits
Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers
Annual flu vaccination
Access to a credit union savings and borrowing scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to discounts on mobile airtime plans and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see our website.

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at Link’s Falkirk Office

How to Apply

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As a large employer, we advertise jobs regularly on our own website and social media channels alongside other third-party websites. No matter where you see one of our vacancies, you will always be directed to our jobs portal to apply directly with us.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

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We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our interview locations have step free or level access therefore may be accessible to applicants using mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walking equipment however, if you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to provide more information and/or support.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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