Head of People and Culture

It’s a great time to join Northamptonshire Partnership Homes (NPH) as we expand and grow our business, whilst developing and improving existing services for our residents.

We deliver housing services on behalf of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC), supporting them to deliver their housing strategy and ambitious development programme. We believe that everyone deserves a safe, high-quality home that meets their needs. We understand that demand for affordable housing, locally and nationally, significantly outstrips supply and the impact this has on individuals and families. We are therefore committed to building as many new homes as possible, developing innovative solutions and maximising partnerships to positively impact the communities we work in.

We pride ourselves on the culture we have created, which is open, transparent, supportive and community spirited. With excellent learning and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a fantastic team, NPH is a great place to work. The dedicated careers page on our website lists the substantial benefits we offer. You can also hear why our colleagues love working for NPH.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen following a recent restructure, for a Head of People and Culture to provide a high-class people centric service across NPH.  We are looking for an experienced people leader with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to lead the team that delivers comprehensive HR, Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Corporate Health and Safety services.  You will be a self- starter, a strategic thinker who understands the positive impact culture makes to an organisation.

You must be an excellent communicator and able to manage and prioritise your time to meet the varying demands of the role which will include collaborating with the executive team, senior managers, and HR colleagues to develop and implement HR plans that align with NPH’s priorities. Lead and enhance the provision of support and advice to managers and employees, ensuring compliance with employment laws and NPH policies.

The ideal candidate will possess CIPD level 7, with full professional membership of CIPD, and be able to evidence their continuing professional development.  We are looking for evidence of having supported change management initiatives, with experience working in a values-based culture.

In return, we offer a range of benefits to employees, including:

• Holiday entitlement of 29 days a year (plus public bank holidays), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (currently 19.6% employer contribution)
• Agile working (2 days Working from Home)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee discount hub
• Training & development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• EV scheme via salary sacrifice
• Free parking

Please include a covering letter with your CV, this can be sent directly to hrod.nph@nph.org.uk.

At NPH we value and respect all differences in all people, whether seen or unseen. We aspire to an inclusive working environment and a culture that reflects our colleagues and residents. Our colleagues have equal access to learning and development opportunities, and we create opportunities for their voice to be heard. We welcome applications from all regardless of race, faith, age, sexuality, gender identity, neurodivergence or disability. If we can make any adjustments to our recruitment processes to make it more accessible, we actively encourage you to let us know.