Appenticeship Academy Tutor - Property Maintenance Operative - Derby

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This is an exciting opportunity to join us at the forefront in shaping and delivering our Property Maintenance Operative (PMO) Level 2 apprenticeship programme for the housing sector. You will play a key role in shaping the next generation of skilled maintenance professionals, equipping apprentices with the practical skills, technical knowledge and customer-focused behaviours needed to maintain and improve homes and communities.

Drawing on your industry expertise, you will design, deliver and assess engaging, hands-on learning that brings maintenance operations to life, translating workplace practice into meaningful development opportunities. You will support apprentices throughout their journey, from onboarding and initial skills assessments through to achievement, providing coaching, guidance and constructive feedback to enable their success.

Working collaboratively with employers, partners and colleagues, you will help ensure the curriculum remains relevant, innovative and aligned to the evolving needs of the housing sector. You will also contribute to delivering an outstanding learner experience, strong achievement outcomes and a culture of continuous improvement. This role is based in Derby, with travel required to employer sites and other locations as needed.

• Level 2 qualification in Property Maintenance, Plastering, Construction or a related trade discipline (or higher), with substantial industry experience in repairs, maintenance or housing-related environments.
• Strong occupational knowledge of property repairs, maintenance operations, customer service and safe working practices within the housing sector.
• Experience of delivering training, teaching, coaching or mentoring within a workplace, education or apprenticeship environment.
• Experience of designing and delivering structured learning, practical training sessions or curriculum content.
• Experience of assessing performance, providing developmental feedback and supporting learner progression.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach practical maintenance skills in workshop and workplace environments.
• 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.

• Experience working within social housing, responsive repairs, planned maintenance or void property services.
• Occupational competence in plastering and internal repairs.
• Experience delivering Property Maintenance Operative or construction apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience using digital learning platforms and learner management systems.

You are passionate about developing people and enabling others to build rewarding careers within the housing and property maintenance sector. Combining strong occupational experience with a learner-focused approach, you are able to inspire confidence, demonstrate practical skills and create engaging learning experiences that support apprentices to succeed.

You enjoy working with a diverse range of learners and are confident delivering practical workshop sessions, classroom-based learning and one-to-one coaching. You adapt your approach to meet individual needs, supporting apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become competent and confident maintenance operatives.

You understand the importance of customer service, quality workmanship and health and safety within the housing sector, and you are committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment. Collaborative and proactive, you build strong relationships with employers, colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring learning remains relevant and impactful.

Organised and motivated by continuous improvement, you take pride in delivering a high-quality learner experience and achieving positive outcomes for apprentices and employers alike. At Places for People, we are committed to providing a safe working environment, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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 regular annual review
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)