Apply now for funded place on the GEM programme
We’re once again partnering with the GEM programme to offer a free place on their housing leadership development programme for someone who lives in social housing and works for an NHC member organisation. The programme offers a combination of face-to-face events, mentoring and the opportunity to achieve a CIH Level 4 qualification.
The funded place is part of our bursary scheme which supports people living in social housing with training and employment opportunities. We first partnered with the GEM programme to offer this opportunity last year, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.
Director of Member Engagement Kate Maughan said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with the GEM Programme again to offer this funded place. I’ve been involved in the programme as a mentor and several NHC colleagues have taken part. It’s been fantastic to see how they’ve grown and developed and the range of opportunities and experiences they’ve had as part of the programme.”
Participants in the GEM Programme have access to:
- six housing-themed learning events called GEM Shacks, hosted in person across the U.K. and Ireland. These usually happen over two days.
- resources to complete a CIH Level 4 qualification
- mentor support and coaching
- a vibrant network of upcoming housing professionals, subject experts and leaders
The prospectus for the 2026 GEM Programme is here.
To find out more about how your organisation can put forward an employee who lives in social housing, please email Ross Price at the GEM programme by 31st July . Applications will need to submitted by Friday 26 September, with the programme starting in January 2026.
