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RE:GEN Academy

Employability / Personal Development Tutor

Job Summary

RE:GEN Academy is seeking a passionate and adaptable Employability / Personal Development Tutor to support individuals into sustainable employment within the construction and green skills sectors. Based at the Sunderland Skills Centre and covering the North of England, the role involves delivering engaging employability and personal development programmes, supporting disadvantaged groups, and working closely with industry professionals to create meaningful career pathways. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real social impact while contributing to the growth of future-focused construction and green skills training.

About RE:GEN Academy

RE:GEN Academy is an employer-led skills provider, wholly owned by RE:GEN Group.

RE:GEN Group are main contractors, delivering refurbishment, retrofit and new build works to social housing providers across the North of England, directly supporting the decarbonisation of homes and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Here at the Academy, we create sustainable employment opportunities for those living in and connected to the communities that RE:GEN regenerate.

We do this in a number of ways:

  • Through government funded initiatives (Adult Skills Fund / Skills Bootcamps)

  • Community-led projects with RE:GEN Group social housing clients

  • Bespoke programmes designed to support industry needs

We completed last year’s contract with a 74% progression into employment outcome and are on track to achieve the same this year. We are also currently within scope for Ofsted.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking to connect with enthusiastic and adaptable individuals who are passionate about supporting people into employment and careers within construction and green skills sectors.

Here at RE:GEN, we challenge the norm. We want people who can think differently, develop innovative programmes, and create bespoke learning initiatives that respond to real community and industry needs. A key focus of the role will be expanding RE:GEN Academy pathways for disadvantaged groups, strengthening essential skills, improving wellbeing, and helping reduce deprivation across the communities we regenerate.

This opportunity could suit someone with experience in employability, personal development, vocational training, construction, or green skills delivery.

Alongside delivering employability and skills development programmes, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of construction and green skills training, working closely with our qualified construction trainers to support learners into sustainable careers.

Daily Responsibility

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality employability, personal development, and vocational training programmes to young people and adults.

  • Support learners in developing confidence, motivation, workplace behaviours, and transferable skills.

  • Work closely with social housing clients and stakeholders to design and deliver pathways with a focus on disadvantaged groups and essential skills. For example, single parents, care leavers etc.

  • Induct new learners, set expectations, and monitor attendance, progress, and behaviour through 1-1 coaching.

  • Work collaboratively with construction trainers and industry professionals to provide sector-specific learning and progression opportunities.

  • Maintain accurate learner records in line with Government funding requirements.

  • Contribute to the development and improvement of training materials and learner experiences.

  • Keep up to date with developments in employability, construction, and green skills through CPD.

  • Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards are maintained at all times.

Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Experience delivering employability, vocational training, coaching, or personal development programmes.

  • Strong communication, organisational, and digital skills.

  • A passion for supporting people into employment, training, or career progression.

  • Experience engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds and supporting positive outcomes.

  • Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.

  • Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).

Desirable

  • Level 2 Information, Advice & Guidance qualification or higher.

  • Knowledge or experience within construction, retrofit, or green skills sectors.

  • Experience working on Government-funded provision or employability programmes.

Why join RE:GEN Academy?

This is more than just a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to genuinely change lives while helping shape the future workforce for the construction and green skills sectors.

As our provision continues to grow, we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. We’ll support your professional development, including opportunities to upskill in areas such as Domestic Retrofit, Health & Safety, and sector-specific qualifications.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with flexibility for both full-time and part-time opportunities.

RE:GEN Employee Benefits

  • Free private gym usage at RE:GEN House.

  • Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

  • Pension contribution scheme.

  • 27 days annual leave

  • Life assurance scheme.

  • Private healthcare available.

  • Bonus scheme

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Employability / Personal Development Tutor

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