Housing Professionals Tutor
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More about your role
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of housing professionals? Do you want to share your expertise and inspire future leaders in the sector?
PfP Thrive, our Training arm of the business, is looking for an experienced housing professional to join us as a Tutor. You'll play a central role in delivering Level 4 and Level 5 CIH professional qualifications, supporting learners to achieve their potential and embedding high professional standards across the housing sector.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your housing expertise with your passion for teaching. You'll be shaping the knowledge, skills, and careers of housing professionals across Places for People and the wider sector.
This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the roll-out of CIH qualifications. There may be potential for it to become permanent as we expand our training and apprenticeship offer.
What you'll do:
* Design and deliver engaging programmes of learning for CIH Level 4 and 5 qualifications.
* Facilitate interactive workshops (both in-person and virtual) that inspire learners and support their professional growth.
* Develop high-quality lesson plans, resources, and assessments aligned with CIH standards.
* Mark assignments and lead professional discussions, ensuring learners are fully supported to succeed.
* Provide constructive feedback and progress updates to help learners achieve their goals.
* Work with colleagues across PfP Thrive and other housing providers to grow a strong talent pipeline for the sector.
As part of your role your role you will be required to carry out national travel to deliver training courses.
About you:
The Essential Criteria for this role is listed below:
* Qualified to at least CIH Level 5 (or equivalent)
* Proven and extensive senior-level leadership experience in the housing sector
* Ideally hold (or be willing to work towards) the Level 3 Award in Teaching and Assessing.
If you meet the essential criteria, have the following skill sets and want to make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you
* Strong trainer and facilitator, confident presenting to groups of managers and senior leaders.
* Skilled in lesson planning, use of IT and learning platforms, and the creation of high-quality learning materials.
* Excellent communicator and coach, able to motivate and support learners from different backgrounds.
* Flexible and willing to travel nationally to deliver face-to-face training sessions.
* Desirable: qualifications in education, assessment (A1/TAQA/CAVA), or quality assurance.
If you're ready to inspire the next generation of housing leaders and contribute to building a stronger sector, we'd love to hear from you.
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
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
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