We’re seeking an exceptional and experienced People Director to take our ambitious people strategy from paper to practice – and lead from the front.This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation,

shaping a culture

where colleagues

feel valued, supported, and inspired

to perform at their best. You’ll champion a truly

customer-centric mindset ,

empowering our people

to make the right decisions for the customers and communities we serve.As we embark on significant transformation programmes, we need a leader who

thrives in change , brings pace and clarity, and can deliver tangible results. You’ll have the credibility and experience of working in organisations of a similar scale (or larger), and the confidence to influence at every level.If you’re ready to create an environment where people flourish and our organisation thrives, we’d love to hear from you.About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.This year we’ve launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.Duties include:Role model what excellent leadership looks like, coaching and supporting other, as well as building the wider organisational capability aligned with our leadership principlesEnsure that performance frameworks in place are effective at achieving accountability and excellence and focus equally on the ‘how’ aligned with our culture, values and ways of workingDrive improved efficiency across the business targeting areas where measurable improvements can be made through sickness, engagement, ER cases etcSupport the business to develop the organisational design linked to our Target Operating ModelEnsure that we are designing how teams need to work differently aligned to our service transformation work and updated customer journeys and challenging how we can be both efficientEnsure that our people experience aligns closely with our EDI ambition that spans colleague and customer and lead specific priorities on areas that need focus and improvementBring to life a ‘customer centric’ mind-set in all that we doUnderstand and address employee pain points, align employee and customer experiences, and deliver excellent people servicesMake sure that all of our work has a clear change management approach that starts with the ‘why’, what we want to see different, how will we know when we have got there and how will we measure our success and impactProven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bring key messages to lifeExperience in delivering strategic people support; Organisational Design, Leadership Development, Pay, Reward and TalentIn-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practice and emerging trendsKnowledge of what technology is available to that will help improve the employee experience, including but not limited to AIStrong Change Management and Transformation experienceConfident using data to measure impact and deliver insightAttend the office 2-3 days per weekA basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process -

Criminal Conviction ChecksTo view the full recruitment pack, click here: Incommunities | The RoleSalary of £99,960 per yearSocial Housing Pension Scheme - upto 10% employer contributionOur Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)Excellent holiday allowance that increases with serviceOption to buy and sell annual leaveTraining, development, and qualification opportunitiesAgile and hybrid workingCorporate health scheme membershipAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeFree parking onsiteJoin Our Team!We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.Apply early!

We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.Ready to make an impact?

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