UK social enterprise creating, managing and regenerating communities through homes, leisure facilities and infrastructure.
Teach swimming lessons and develop swimmers in community leisure centres
7 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Dover, 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
customer coaching
group training
one-on-one
motivation
lesson delivery
You will work with customers in groups and sometimes on a one-to-one basis to motivate and instruct them during their lessons.
Requirements
friendly
approachable
patient
motivating
industry knowledge
teaching
You will be a friendly, approachable, and patient individual with the ability to build trust, encourage and motivate your students.
You will thrive on supporting students to achieve their potential, drawing on your continual knowledge and experience of industry best practice whilst applying teaching skills in the most effective way.
Benefits
Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
We align with the Real Living Wage foundation
Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
Access to our Company Pension scheme
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
complete a 5‑minute application, uploading cv and supporting statement
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
pre‑employment checks including disclosure and barring service (dbs) checks
Company
Overview
1965
Year Established
The organization originated as the North British Housing Association in 1965.
245,000 Homes
Properties Managed
They manage or own over 245,000 properties across the UK.
£850m Turnover
Annual Revenue
Achieved nearly £850 million in turnover in 2022.
100+ Venues
Leisure Facilities
Operates over 100 leisure venues across the UK.
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
£400M Bonds
Sustainability Funding
Issued £400 million in seven-year sustainability bonds to fund green and social projects.
245,000 Homes
Managed Properties
Manages over 245,000 homes across the portfolio.
£219M Investment
Repairs & Improvements
Invested £219 million in repairs and improvements to enhance property standards.
£334M Value
Social Impact
Generates £334 million in social value through sustainability initiatives.
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