UK social enterprise creating, managing and regenerating communities through homes, leisure facilities and infrastructure.
Ensuring quality and compliance of housing qualifications and apprenticeship programmes
6 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
11,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Development
Design
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Mental Health Services
Substance Use Disorder Services
Supportive Housing
Care Coordination
Home Care Services
Role
Description
Requirements
aet
cava
iqa
ofsted
housing law
safeguarding
A Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent, a relevant Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1)and a Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent IQA qualification
Experience supporting Ofsted inspections or external audits, contributing to evidence gathering, documentation, and continuous improvement planning.
Relevant and up to date understanding of social housing legislation, including the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, Awaab's Law, Fit for Habitation and its implications for housing and tenant rights.
Experience delivering or supporting Housing qualifications as a tutor, coach, or assessor, providing insight into curriculum design and learner engagement.
Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), demonstrating commitment to professional standards and sector development.
Experience in a similar Internal Quality Assurance role within vocational education, ideally involving Housing qualifications (Diplomas up to Level 5) and Housing Apprenticeship programmes (Level 3 and 4).
Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and DfE funding rules for apprenticeships, including off-the-job training requirements, programme eligibility, and compliance expectations.
Strong working knowledge of safeguarding practices in an educational setting
Benefits
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Training and development
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
Training + Development
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Interview process
complete a 5‑minute online application, uploading cv and supporting statement
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre‑employment checks including disclosure and barring service (dbs) screening
Company
Overview
Evolved into a powerhouse of placemaking.
Built momentum across the UK by owning or managing properties and running leisure venues.
Fuelled by bond-raising and partnerships, including a 2024 SDR merger.
Handle regeneration, development, care, and investment.
Reinvest earnings into communities.
Signature projects include affordable housing, shared-ownership schemes, and town-center regeneration.
Multi-brand structure spans over 20 subsidiaries, enabling holistic delivery from homes to leisure.
Pledged pipelines of tens of thousands of new homes and tap institutional funding to scale regeneration.
Unusually, they are a social enterprise that issues corporate bonds and provides mortgages and leisure services.
Couple commercial muscle with community-first storytelling: regenerating places by layering homes, leisure, infrastructure, and support.
Culture + Values
Do The Right Thing. Always.
Fired Up, Ready To Grow.
One Community.
Be Respectful, Earn Respect.
Enjoy Work.
Environment + Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability Strategy aimed at a net zero carbon future
Committed to Net Zero via Zero Carbon Homes Standard in new-build developments
Part of Future Homes Consortium & Future Homes Hub to reduce carbon in new homes
Piloting retrofit of 1,000 social homes to decarbonise housing stock
Leading consortium installing heat pumps, solar panels, and double glazing to retrofit homes by Winter 2028
Energy-efficient homes rated A–C, emitting circa 1.3 tCO₂/yr vs 3.5 tCO₂ for older homes
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusive workforce: ‘everyone is welcome, everyone is important, everyone is supported, and everyone can thrive’
Open‑door policy enabling regular, honest catch‑ups with CEO and senior leaders
Transparent promotion process supported by internal learning platform (Places Academy)
Diversity & Inclusion programmes feature in employee benefits offering