Asset Data Student Placement SLHD

Job Description

Are you currently studying towards a degree in asset or property management, Data Science, Business, Business Analytics, Statistics or similar, and looking for your 12-month industry placement opportunity in an award-winning, customer-focused and forward-thinking organisation?

Do you want to work for an organisation that values its colleagues, offers a range of great benefits and the opportunity to work flexibly? If this sounds like you, then read on…

St Leger Homes is an award-winning, customer-focused social housing provider that manages over 19,000 homes on behalf of City of Doncaster Council. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Asset Team for an Asset Data Student Placement.

Starting on 1st September 2026 and reporting to the Asset Data & Planning Manager, the postholder will work as part of a professional, multi-disciplinary team that provides information to the asset data and planning team, ensuring that all asset data and information is captured as required and is accurate, robust, up-to-date, and remains fit for purpose. Furthermore, you will support the asset data and planning team in the planning, development, and timely issuing of asset improvement programmes in line with the approved Asset Management Strategy, and in the ongoing analysis of asset data, forecasting, and ensuring the provision of regular affordability assessments.

The workload is varied, and you can be confident that there will not be a dull moment!

Candidate Requirements

The post requires a dedicated person who is currently studying to achieve a qualification in Asset or Property Management, Data Science, Business, Business Analytics, Statistics or similar, which could include data analysis.

In terms of the skills, we are looking for someone who is organised, great with IT, has the ability to analyse and work with complex and large volumes of data and information, and can show attention to detail, as it is really important that our data is right. Problem-solving and logical thinking skills are also important, as well as the ability to be self-motivated.

Working at St Leger Homes

• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Support in your career by offering a wide variety of formal training through a combination of in-house and externally provided courses. We believe in supporting our colleagues to grow their career and improve their knowledge.
• A flexible approach to your work-life balance including agile working. We know people give their best when they are supported and valued.
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days a year plus bank holidays.
• Access to paid-for private healthcare with the opportunity to upgrade.
• And many more attractive benefits that our colleagues regularly enjoy.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form on the St Leger Homes Recruitment page of our website or submit your CV. CVs with a covering letter will be accepted as a form of applying for this post, however, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential and desirable criteria as shown in the person specification section of the job description to be considered for shortlisting.

As part of your application, you will be asked to give examples of your potential to succeed and what you can bring to the role. You should use the person specification part of the attached job description for more details about what we are looking for.

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis once applications have been shortlisted.