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Appenticeship Academy Tutor - Property Maintenance Operative
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Apprenticeship Programme Lead (Property Maintenance Operative, Level 2) – Derby
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! If you like the sound of this role, please apply—you could be just who we're looking for! We prioritise individuals who embody our People Promises: those who do the right thing, are enthusiastic and motivated, believe in community spirit, are respectful, and enjoy their work. As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.
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More About Your Role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our Property Maintenance Operative (PMO) Level 2 apprenticeship programme for the housing sector at Places for People.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deliver, and assess engaging apprenticeship programmes, equipping trainees with practical skills, technical knowledge, and customer-focused behaviours to maintain and improve homes and communities.
- Shape the curriculum collaboratively with employers, partners, and colleagues, ensuring relevance, innovation, and alignment with the evolving housing sector needs.
- Support apprentices from onboarding to achievement through coaching, mentoring, and developmental feedback.
- Deliver high-quality learner experiences, drive strong achievement outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Travel required between Derby HQ and employer sites/locations as needed.
Essential Criteria
- Industry qualification or experience: Level 2 in Property Maintenance, Plastering, Construction, or a related trade discipline, with substantial hands-on experience in housing repairs, maintenance, or responsive maintenance environments.
- Occupational expertise: Strong knowledge of property repairs, maintenance operations, customer service, health and safety, and best practices in the housing sector.
- Training/mentoring background: Experience in workplace training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring, including designing structured learning, delivering practical workshops, and assessing performance (with feedback).
- Teaching qualification: Holds (or commits to obtaining) a recognised teaching/assessment qualification (e.g., AET, TAQA, CAVA).
- Safeguarding & inclusion: Understanding of safeguarding, equity, and quality standards in apprenticeship environments.
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Desirable (but not mandatory):
- Experience in social housing, responsive repairs, void property management, or planned maintenance.
- Occupational competence in plastering and internal repairs.
- Prior experience delivering PMO apprenticeship programmes or similar.
- Proficiency in digital learning platforms and learner management systems.
More About You (Cultural Fit)
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about upskilling: Committed to developing careers in housing and property maintenance.
- Learner-focused: Combines industry experience with an ability to inspire confidence, deliver engaging training, and adapt to individual needs.
- Customer service-driven: Values quality workmanship, safety, and inclusivity.
- Collaborative & proactive: Builds strong partnerships with employers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Benefits Package
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Pension matching (up to 7%).
- 14% sales-driven bonus (including 2% performance bonus).
- 35 holiday days (including bank holidays) + flexible buy/sell.
- £500/year healthcare cashback for routine medical costs.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support (counselling, flu jabs, private GP).
- Lifestyle discounts (grocery, transport, shopping) via Rewards Portal.
- Continuous training & development: Funding for qualifications and career progression.
- Prize schemes (e.g., Star Awards, Colleagues Awards).
- Inclusion & engagement as core principles.
- Free membership to Places Gym.
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Diversity & Support
- Guaranteed interview for:
- Disabled applicants
- Neurodivergent candidates
- Former/serving Armed Forces personnel (Provided essential criteria are met.)
- Accessible recruitment: Reasonable adjustments available for interviews and applications.
- Flexibility discussions: Open to discussing reduced hours, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours.
Next Steps
- Apply via our 5-minute process: Upload your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the role’s requirements.
- Questions? Email the recruitment team.
Key Reminders
- Closing date may move forward if we receive high-quality applications. Apply early!
- For Apple Android/Tablet users: Ensure your CV is stored in Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox.
Safeguarding & Commitment
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Places for People is committed to:
- Robust policies & DBS checks to ensure a safe working environment.
- Our workforce is our priority—you’ll contribute to community protection by following safeguarding standards.
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