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PfP Thrive is Places for People's skills and learning academy, designed to develop talent within our organisation and across the housing and construction sectors. We provide high-quality training, apprenticeships, and future skills learning that address sector-wide skills shortages and help our people and partners thrive in a changing industry. 

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As an Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), you will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of assessment and compliance across our Housing qualifications and apprenticeship programmes. Your expertise will ensure that learners receive exceptional support and that all delivery meets regulatory and awarding body requirements.

In this role, you'll oversee quality assurance processes for Housing Diplomas (up to Level 5) and Housing Apprenticeships (up to Level 4), working closely with assessors and trainers to uphold best practice. You'll bring a strong understanding of social housing legislation—including the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, Awaab's Law, and Fit for Habitation—ensuring our programmes reflect current industry standards and legal obligations.

Applicants will be within a commutable distance of our Derby Training Centre as they will tend to spend on average 1-2 days a week on site.  When not on site, you will work from home or will be observing one of our tutors at the relevant site in the UK.  Therefore, there will be some travel involved

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Essential criteria:

• 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).  
• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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

Desirable criteria:

• 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 supporting Ofsted inspections or external audits, contributing to evidence gathering, documentation, and continuous improvement planning. 
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding practices in an educational setting

Benefits   

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 a salary review yearly  
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 
• Training and development 

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. 

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities