Gwalia gives green light as graduate duo appointed
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Grŵp Gwalia, Wales’ foremost provider of social housing, care and support has bucked the recruitment trend by appointing two graduates and launching an annual graduate recruitment scheme. Matthew Kennedy, 22, a University of Kent graduate in politics and international relations, and Matthew Sparkes, 33, a Swansea University graduate in crime, law and policy, with a further degree in sign language, are the first applicants to enter the new trainee scheme. Structured over two years, the fast-track system will offer the graduates an overview of all sectors of the business which develops and manages over 5,500 properties, plays a key role in the care and support of vulnerable people and employs more than 700 people in Wales. Based at Grŵp Gwalia headquarters in Swansea, the two graduates will work across all areas of the organisation including housing management, care and support, student accommodation and with Gwalia’s group directorates including finance, HR, procurement and business management departments. Speaking of the decision to introduce a graduate trainee scheme, Heather Hewitt, Head of Learning and Development said: “The appointment of our first two graduate trainees marks a very exciting time for Grŵp Gwalia. At a time where many organisations have reduced their recruitment, particularly of graduates, Gwalia is very pleased to be making this step forward and bucking the trend. “The creation of our structured trainee scheme reflects our commitment to offer the very best service to our tenants and all of those associated with Grŵp Gwalia, while providing our employees with the best possible start to their careers at Grŵp Gwalia.”
