Once we received applications, we’ll review and shortlist for interviews. We’ll let everyone know the outcome of their application. 

Our selection process might throw in practical, written assessments, presentations, psychometric tests or even a second interview. You may also be asked to provide copies of professional certificates. 

If successful, you’ll hear from us with a verbal offer, terms chat and start date discussion. Then, get ready for the formal offer, contract and a handy ‘new starter pack’. We’ll also check those references. 

Take a look at our #BeTheDifference framework, which aims to summarise the key behaviours and professional standards that we work towards every day at GCH.  

As well as being a tool for our colleagues, we have closely aligned our recruitment processes alongside the framework, to provide a greater understanding of what’s important to us.  

Our key behavioural indicators and interview question set is available to support all candidates by removing potential barriers to performing their best and doing themselves justice during the recruitment process.  

We recommend that candidates take a look at this information when considering if they can see themselves at GCH and to prepare if they are selected for an interview with us. 

We’re based in Gloucester City Centre, right next to the train station. We’re all about making your work-life balance a top priority. Here’s a peek at the perks we offer: 

Great Work-Life Balance  

• Flexible working – All of our full time roles offer the flexibility of opting into a 9-day working fortnight. We also offer a range of part time and job share opportunities 

• Trust Based Working – many of our roles offer trust based working arrangements, so you can tailor your working patterns around need and flexibility. A lot of roles are home-based and our modern office is a great space for face-to-face meet ups 

• Holidays – enjoy 30 days of annual leave, plus all the bank holidays (pro-rata, of course) 

Our Pension Scheme 

Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, offering a generous 10% employer contribution.  

A Health and Wellbeing Programme  

Your wellbeing is non-negotiable. We offer a variety of ways to retain the balance throughout the year: 

• Employee Assistance Programme – a confidential helpline for all your advice, information and counselling needs 

• Health Cashback Plan – get reimbursed for appointments and enjoy a range of benefits, including a 24/7 GP service 

• The FinanciallyWell Loan Scheme – an interest-free lifeline for those short-term financial bumps 

… and lots more, including:  

• Buying and selling of holiday – buy and sell up to a week’s holiday per year 

• Annual colleague events and celebrations – celebrating your hard work and achievements throughout the year 

• Volunteering days – two volunteering days to contribute to the communities you love 

• Life Event Leave – take days off for significant life moments – moving, getting married, acing that driving test or becoming a grandparent  

• Access to a Benefits Portal – offering exclusive savings and deals on a wide range of purchases and memberships 

• Cycle to Work Scheme – get a tax-free bike and cut down on carbon by cycling to work. This salary sacrifice scheme gives colleagues access to bikes and accessories of up to the value of £750. 

*Some benefits depend on your role and kick in after a successful probation period. 

Flexible working benefits everyone. It supports wellbeing, boosts productivity, and helps create a more balanced, motivated workforce. That’s why we offer all full-time roles on a 9-day working fortnight basis, giving you a day off every two weeks on a day of your choice.

By dropping two hours per week from your contract, you can enjoy an extra day off to spend however you like.

If a job advert mentions the 9-day fortnight, the scheme is already factored into the role. But even if it’s not mentioned, we’re happy to apply this flexibility to any full-time contract. Just let us know if you’d like to opt in.

At GCH we’re passionate about unlocking the full potential of every colleague. That’s why we’ve crafted a training and development offer designed around individual needs and aspirations. 

From day one, you’ll take part in a comprehensive induction programme, tailored to your role. It’s not just about tasks, it’s about understanding the GCH vision and how each one of us plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our customers. 

We’re all about empowering you to reach new heights. Whether it’s higher level apprenticeships, degrees or Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) qualifications, we’ll support you. We take immense pride in our Housing Professional Passport programme, a brainchild in collaboration with Kingdom Academy. Recognised by the CIH, the Passport is a commitment to embedding competencies and behaviours that set the bar for high professional standards across our team. 

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves. We believe when people feel respected, they can perform better and more creatively, making our differences our greatest strength.  

We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work. We’re proud to foster an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture, and our values of pride, quality, integrity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. 

We’re recognised as an inclusive employer by Inclusivity Works and are an active member of Inclusive Employers. We’re are also pleased to have signed up to the HouseProud Pledge Scheme, showing our commitment to LGBTQ+ resident equality and support.  

We’re committed to becoming a menopause friendly employer. 

We’re proud to be recognised as a great employer, locally and nationally, and have won awards including ‘Best Place to Work – 2023‘ by Gloucestershire Live and ‘Employer of the Year – 2023‘ at the Housing Heroes awards!

For more information visit our Accreditations page.

At GCH, our managers aren’t just leaders, they’re advocates for social housing and dedicated to making a difference to the Gloucester Community.

Curious about the faces behind our leadership team? Find out more from our ‘How we are run’ page.