Want to develop a skilled housing workforce?

Posted Friday, 14 March 2025 by Mia Foster

By the sector, for the sector

As part of The Regenda Group, The Learning Foundry understand housing. We understand how important it is to raise the standard of service within the housing sector by training housing staff to deliver high quality services to customers.

Why is it important to develop a skilled housing workforce?

The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill is changing and will see the biggest reform to professional standards in the sector’s history. Under new laws to protect residents and raise standards, social housing managers will have to hold a professional qualification. While we may not know when these changes will come into effect, we know what’s needed by who – so there’s no time like the present to get your staff qualified. Investing in staff development is a great retention and recruitment strategy and gives your business the edge against your competitors.

Do you want to develop a skilled housing workforce?

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), we have collaborated with housing organisations across the North West to develop a range of apprenticeships and fast track training programmes that ensure housing professionals are up to date with industry best practice and compliant with regulation.

Sean Rothwell, Head of People Services at The Regenda Group, said:

“Completing CIH training ensures our housing staff have the skills they need to deliver for our customers. These development opportunities ensure we’re (The Regenda Group) operating to the highest standard.”

Upskilling accessibly

At The Learning Foundry, we offer a wide range of qualifications that are tailored and flexible to individuals and their organisations.

From entry level, Level 2 Housing and Property Management Assistant apprenticeships, funded via your apprenticeship levy to fast track CIH Level 4 and 5 programmes that support senior managers and housing directors to get qualified within a year.

Talent solutions for the whole sector

Our experts will work closely with you to develop tailored training and recruitment to help you attract, train and retain the talent you need to grow, beyond your asset management and neighbourhood teams - so you can focus on delivering high quality services to your residents.