Chief People Officer

Page Executive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 142,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London is seeking a Chief People Officer to drive transformation and high performance. You'll lead strategic HR initiatives, create a diversity-focused culture, and leverage HR technology for operational excellence. The ideal candidate has extensive HR leadership experience and is passionate about fostering a vibrant workplace. Competitive salary £142,500 to £150,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in senior HR roles, delivering people strategies in complex organisations.
• Solid understanding of employment law and change management.
• Ability to lead transformation initiatives and improve colleague engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a compelling People Strategy aligned with MTVH's corporate plan.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation.
• Oversee the full colleague lifecycle and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Organisational Development & Change

Influence & Communication

Financial & Reward Alignment

Technology & Innovation

Education

Professional Qualifications: MCIPD or equivalent

Job description

About Our Client – Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH)

Are you looking for a new opportunity to help shape an organisations and make a meaningful impact from day one?

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

Job Description

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.

• 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 30th 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.

Contact

Elizabeth Campion

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