Our Vacancy

Join Us as an External Skills Trainer – Housing & Leadership/Management Development

Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days/week in a Peabody office)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Interview Dates: 15 August (in-person, Waterloo)

At Peabody, we believe in transforming lives through learning. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Skills Trainer to join our dynamic Academy Team, someone who can inspire, lead, and shape the future of housing professionals and leaders.

What You’ll Do

As a Skills Trainer, you’ll:

• Deliver high-quality training in Housing and/ or Leadership & Management (L&M) up to Level 5.
• Lead on apprenticeship programmes, including CIH and L&M pathways.
• Design and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions in classroom, online, and workplace settings.
• Support learners through tutorials, assessments, and preparation for End Point Assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance learner engagement, retention, and achievement.

Who You Might Be

You might currently be:

• An apprenticeship assessor looking to step into a more hands-on teaching role.
• A housing professional with a passion for developing others and ready to share your expertise.
• A trainer or coach with experience in one area (e.g., housing or L&M) and looking to expand into the other.
• Someone who hasn’t yet delivered leadership development but is keen to grow into this area with the right support.

If you’re curious, committed to doing the right thing, and excited by the idea of helping others grow, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has a strong housing background (ideally with CIH Level 5 or equivalent).
• Holds a PELTS qualification (or equivalent teaching qualification), or is willing to work towards one.
• Has experience delivering apprenticeship standards and understands OFSTED frameworks.
• Can confidently lead or is ready to grow into leading leadership development programmes.
• Is a great communicator, highly organised, and passionate about learner success.

Our Values

At Peabody, we:

• Be kind – We are thoughtful and show empathy in every dealing with customers and colleagues.
• Do the right thing – We act with integrity and in the best interests of our residents.
• Love new ideas – We are curious and always explore ways to improve.
• Celebrate diversity – We value different perspectives to create a sense of belonging.
• Keep our promises – We do what we say we will.
• Pull together – We collaborate and seek diverse views, including in challenging situations.

Why Join Peabody?

• 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee discounts
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• A supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your CV, answer some of brief questions and provide a supporting statement as to why you’re the perfect fit for this role!

If you do have any questions, please reach out to Julie-Ann from the Talent Team, Julie-Ann.O'[email protected].

Note: This role requires an enhanced DBS check. Peabody is not a licensed sponsor for UK work visas.