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Apprenticeship Academy Tutor - Property Surveyor
Property Surveyor Apprenticeship Programme Lead
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 are the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees. Our success is built on people who:
- Do the right thing
- Are enthusiastic and motivated to grow
- Believe in community spirit
- Are respectful and enjoy their work
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the forefront of developing and delivering a new Property Surveyor apprenticeship programme for the housing sector.
As the successful applicant, you will:
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of property professionals
- Equip apprentices with the technical expertise, professional confidence and customer-focused mindset needed to make a meaningful impact on homes and communities
Drawing on your surveying expertise, you will:
- Design, deliver and assess high-quality learning that brings the profession to life
- Translate industry practice into impactful workplace development
- Support apprentices throughout their journey—from onboarding and initial skills assessment through to gateway and end-point assessment
- Provide coaching, guidance and constructive feedback to enable their success
- Work collaboratively with employers, partners, and colleagues to ensure the curriculum remains relevant, innovative, and aligned with the evolving needs of the housing sector
- Contribute to delivering an outstanding learner experience and achieving strong outcomes
This is a remote-based role with regular travel required to the PfP Thrive Skills Centre in Derby and employer premises.
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 qualification in Surveying or a related discipline (or higher), with industry experience in a surveying, property, asset management, or housing-related role
- Strong technical knowledge of:
- Property surveying
- Building construction
- Asset management
- Compliance
- Customer-focused service delivery
- Experience of delivering training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring in a professional, education, or apprenticeship environment
- Experience of designing and delivering structured learning programmes or curriculum content
- Experience of assessing performance, providing developmental feedback, and supporting learner progression
- Ability to translate technical concepts into engaging and accessible learning experiences
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Holds, or is willing to work towards, a recognised teaching and/or assessment qualification (e.g., AET, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent)
- Understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and quality standards within an apprenticeship environment
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Desirable Criteria
- Membership of, or working towards, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
- Experience of delivering housing, property, or surveying apprenticeship programmes
- Experience of using digital learning platforms and learner management systems
More About You
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Passionate about developing people and enabling them to build rewarding careers within the housing sector
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Combines technical credibility with a learner-focused approach, able to:
- Inspire confidence
- Bring complex surveying concepts to life
- Create engaging learning experiences that support apprentices to succeed
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Enjoys working with a diverse range of learners and can:
- Adapt to meet individual needs (groups, workshops, or one-to-one coaching)
- Create inclusive environments where every learner feels supported, challenged, and able to achieve their potential
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Collaborative and proactive, building strong relationships with:
- Employers
- Colleagues
- Stakeholders
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Ensures learning remains relevant to workplace practice and sector priorities
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Organised, adaptable, and motivated by continuous improvement
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Taking pride in delivering high-quality learner experiences and achieving positive outcomes
Benefits
We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business that challenges and rewards you with:
Financial and Pension...
- Competitive salary with regular annual review
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
Flexible Leave and Support...
- 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with option to buy or sell days
- Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs (up to £500 savings per year)
- Access to wellbeing support such as counselling and flu jabs
- Private GP and health support services available
Practical Savings...
- Access to a rewards platform with retail and lifestyle discounts
- Savings on groceries, travel, shopping, and home products
Development and Growth...
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to professional qualifications and career progression
- Internal development programmes and learning support
Recognition and Community...
- Star Awards and Colleagues Awards recognition schemes
- Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and colleague engagement
- Free membership to Places Gyms
What's Next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, follow these steps:
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- Apply using our 5-minute rapid application process
- Upload a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the role’s requirements
- If you have any questions, email the recruitment team
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To support diversity, we guarantee an interview to:
- Applicants who are disabled
- Neurodiverse applicants
- Individuals who have served in the Armed Forces or are reservists (including veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners)
To be considered under this scheme, indicate this in your application.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
Customer Support
If you are a Places for People customer and need assistance with your application, contact our skills and employment team.
Freezing info: This role isn’t about speedy applications! We may advance the closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Technical Preparation:
If using a mobile device like an iPad, ensure your CV is stored in the cloud—we support Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Confidential Policies: Safeguarding and Armed Forces Commitments
We follow robust safeguarding policies and Armed Forces Covenant principles:
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Safeguarding protects children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. Our recruitment process includes DBS checks and pre-employment safety checks, with guidelines governing accountability across employees, volunteers, and contractors.
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Armed Forces guarantee: We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant. Candidates meeting the essential criteria who are currently serving or are veterans will be offered a guaranteed interview.
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Disability Confident Commitment: As a Level 2 certified Disability Confident employer, we ensure access for disabled jobseekers, recognising their talents provided they meet the necessary standards.
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Neurodiversity Understanding: We acknowledge neurodivergent candidates bring unique strengths and may adapt to our recruitment process. Meeting the criteria guarantees an interview regardless of neurotype.
By joining Places for People, you contribute to our safeguarding culture and commit to adhering to our policies while reporting concerns to protect those vulnerable in our community.
(All reasonable adjustments adhered—a supportive team strives to make transitions smooth!) Prime note: Agency recruitment requests: our PSL policy halts cold calls.
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