2025 School Work Experience Placement
The company
From day one, we have been driven by a clear vision: to transform the way people think about new-built developments.
Over 20 years later, that ethos is still very much alive, reflected in our numerous awards and reputation in the sector. Today, we employ close to 250 people and has a forecasted revenue of £199 million in 2024/25.
An infrastructure-led community creator and strategic land promoter, Thakeham is committed to partnerships, innovation and creating amazing places to live and work. We are industry-leading in sustainability and biodiversity. Every Thakeham home completion will be Net Zero Carbon by 2025 and we were one of the first to introduce Zero Bills homes in partnership with Octopus Energy.
We pride ourselves on our ‘Infrastructure first’ approach, ensuring communities release the benefits of new development at the outset, rather than later in the process. We deliver social, affordable and retirement housing for a wide range of housing associations and local authorities.
The role
Our work experience placements take place over five days and will give you an insight into the full life cycle of a development, you will have the invaluable opportunity to interact with professionals across various departments and observe the dynamics of a professional working environment. To enrich your experience, you will be entrusted with meaningful tasks and real-world activities, enabling you to develop practical skills and gain an authentic understanding of life in the workplace.
Work experience placements will be offered in the following weeks only and will be split by year group:
- 2 June – Year 12 and 13 students
- 9 June – Year 12 and 13 students
- 23 June – Year 10 and 11 students
- 30 June – Year 10 and 11 students
- 11 August – open to all
The deadline for all applications is Friday 7 March 2025. Once the deadline has passed we will review all the requests received and respond by Friday 21 March 2025.
For students already in further education, please contact us at work.experience@thakeham.com about our internship, placement year and other university student work experience options detailing your interest areas and current course of study.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating people fairly. We will treat all job applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, religious belief, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome applicants from all sectors of society and we are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for all.
