Cook required (Sandy area)

News – 14 February 2022 We’re looking for a reliable and organised cook for our newly extended and refurbished Extra Care scheme in Quince Court, Sandy, to provide nutritious meals to 55 apartments (though please note covers cannot be guaranteed). You would need to have liability insurance and up-to-date food hygiene qualifications in place. In return, we’re willing (based on…

Biggleswade tots sow seeds in the community

News – 11 February 2022 We’ve teamed up with a Biggleswade nursery to brighten up the local community with a gardening project. Children at Busy Bees nursery rolled up their sleeves and showed their green fingers to plant herbs and flowers at one of our most anticipated developments. The tots teamed up with our Community Investment team and constructors The…

National Apprenticeship Show

News – 11 February 2022 Are you thinking about an apprenticeship, or know someone who is? Then come along to the National Apprenticeship Show at the Arena MK (Milton Keynes) on 16 and 17 March, where we’ll be showcasing our latest opportunities along with 100 other employers and providers. Our apprenticeships provide individuals with a fantastic opportunity to earn while…

Blog – A career in housing isn’t just one profession

By Aileen Evans, Group Chief Executive 10 February 2022 Recently I was asked to do a talk at my children’s school about a career in housing and in thinking how to go about it, I decided to use the story of a young man with a learning disability we’d provided a home for; for the purposes of this blog I’ll…

Where are we building?

News – 7 February 2022 Many of you are keen to know where we’re building in our operating region, so here are some highlights of our current developments. Rothersthorpe Road We’re in the process of building 10 properties in the picturesque village of Kislingbury, Northamptonshire. Most of these homes will be available for affordable rent, with three remaining properties available…

Local artists bid for Sorrel Gardens installation!

News – 31 January 2022 Our Community Investment team is delighted to be working alongside three local artists, in a bid to have their artwork permanently displayed in our biggest ever development. Grand Union is calling on the public to help decide from the three designs, which will feature in the grounds of Sorrel Gardens, Biggleswade. They include a human…

Housing associations team up to provide mental health support for colleagues

News – 17 January 2022 We’re proud to be working together with another local housing association to provide mental health support for colleagues. Grand Union and Hemel Hempstead-based Thrive Homes have teamed up so that colleagues from both organisations can benefit from the support of trained mental health champions. The partnership, which comes after Grand Union successfully launched its Mental…

We’re nominated for a Housing Digital award!

News – 22 December 2021 Our IT and Customer Contact teams are delighted to have been nominated for a ‘Best Digital Transformation’ award. The nomination, hosted by Housing Digital, recognises the teams’ hard work and collaboration in adapting and evolving our digital services, particularly for customer contact services. Simon Penaluna, Director of IT at Grand Union, said “The nomination from…

Committed colleagues raise almost £60k in time for Christmas

News – 21 December 2021 A group of dedicated Grand Union colleagues helped to raise more than £59,700 for charities – in time for Christmas. Grand Union colleagues joined forces with several other organisations in the housing sector, to raise tens of thousands of pounds for Mind charity and Harry’s Pals. The money raised will go towards a vital and…

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