Job Description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.



So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!



More about your role


We have 3x Housing Apprenticeship Tutors available



This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly formed training Academy within the business - PfP Thrive - where we'll be delivering apprenticeships and formal qualifications to our own employees and within wider housing sector.



As part of your role you will design, deliver, and assess Level 4 and Level 5 CIH professional qualifications to managers and senior leaders. This will involve creating engaging curriculums with robust lesson plans that lead to an inspiring learner experience and ultimately learner success. This role will also require setting and marking suitable assessments - from assignments to professional discussions, ensuring you uphold the CIH professional standards.



This role will be supported by a network of co-facilitators and guest speakers from the business - you'll oversee their delivery, provide coaching and feedback as well as carrying out standardisation activities and managing quality assurance.



Delivery will be both in-person and virtual workshops, and will include learners from Places for People as well as other housing associations.



This role will involve a mixture of working from home and travel to multiple locations across the UK, so a full, clean driving license is essential, you will be entitled to an allowance to contribute to the up keep of your vehicle and it is possible to claim back milage.



You will be required to attend our Derby Training Centre once a week



The essential criteria is listed below


At least a L4 housing qualification, evidence of up-to-date CPD activity as you will be teaching L3 and L4 housing qualifications to professionals in the sector and will need up to date, relevant content e.g. Awaab's law. Ideally, will have (or be willing to work towards) Level 3 Award in Teaching and Assessing Strong training and facilitation skills

More about you


You have a relevant housing qualification and at least two years of senior-level experience in the field. With a background in coaching and training, you excel in presentation, communication, and creating materials like PowerPoint slides and progress reports.



Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build effective relationships across various levels. Ideally, you have experience in people management, lesson planning, and IT software.



You should hold or be working towards qualifications in education, assessment (A1/TAQA), and quality assurance.



The benefits



We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.



We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:


Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly Pension with matched contributions up to 7% Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% Training and development Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
What's next?



If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk



As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.



We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.



If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.



Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.



If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.





If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.


Safeguarding


At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.



We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.



By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities