Chief People Officer

MICHAEL PAGE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 142,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in Central London seeks a Chief People Officer to drive transformation and high performance. The position requires experience in senior HR roles and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and innovation in HR practices. The role offers a competitive salary of £142,500 to £150,000 along with benefits, contributing to the mission of ensuring decent housing for all.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities within a respected not-for-profit organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in senior HR roles, proven track record in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and change management.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and lead cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Develop a People Strategy aligned with the corporate plan.
• Champion diversity and foster a psychologically safe environment.
• Oversee the full colleague lifecycle and ensure legal compliance.
• Leverage HR technology to inform decisions and enhance employee experience.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Organisational Development

Influence & Communication

Financial Management

Technological Proficiency

Education

MCIPD or equivalent qualification

Tools

HR Technology and Analytics

Job description

• Exciting Chief People Officer role at a prominent Central London HA.
• Move into the social housing sector with an organisation that lives its values.

About Our Client

Are you looking for a new opportunity to help shape an organisation and make a meaningly impact from day one?
As Chief People Officer at MTVH, you will be a pivotal strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, driving transformation and high performance across MTVH.
Joining at a time of renewed ambition, you'll help refresh our strategy and shape the future direction of one of the UK's largest and most purpose-driven housing providers. Our mission, "That everyone should have a decent home and the chance to live well", underpins everything we do, and reflects our commitment to social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
You will lead the full colleague lifecycle, champion a psychologically safe and high-performing culture, and leverage HR technology and analytics to deliver operational excellence and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact, build on strong foundations, and help MTVH create a workplace where people truly thrive.
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) is one of the UKs largest landlords and a member of the G15. We are proud of our history, culture, and values, which have never felt more vital in our work supporting and facilitating the communities we serve to be successful.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership: Develop and deliver a compelling People Strategy aligned with MTVH's corporate plan, partnering with the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team to drive transformation and high performance.
Inclusive Culture & Engagement: Champion diversity, equity and inclusion, lead wellbeing initiatives and foster a psychologically safe, high-performing environment.
Operational Excellence: Oversee the full colleague lifecycle, shape reward and benefits strategies, ensure legal compliance and act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters.
Data & Technology: Leverage HR technology and analytics to inform decision-making, enhance employee experience, and measure the impact of organisational development initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Strategic HR Leadership: Experience in senior HR roles, with a strong track record of delivering people strategies in complex organisations.
Organisational Development & Change: Solid understanding of employment law, organisational development, and change management, with the ability to lead transformation initiatives.
Influence & Communication: Strong communication and influencing skills, able to build trusted relationships and lead cultural change to improve colleague engagement.
Financial & Reward Alignment: Proven ability to manage large budgets, align reward strategies with organisational goals, and deliver corporate objectives.
Technology & Innovation: Skilled in using HR systems and data analytics, with a commitment to innovation and ongoing professional development.
Professional Qualifications: MCIPD or equivalent qualification is desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary for London £142,500 to £150,000, and for the Midlands £128,250 to £135,000 plus benefits.
• Opportunities to work within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• This role closes on 7th November 2025

If you're passionate about creating a workplace where people thrive and want to help shape the future of housing, please do reach out,