Director of People and Communications

Weaver Vale Housing Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Northwich is seeking a Director of People and Communications to lead strategic initiatives and enhance their employer reputation. The role demands strong leadership capabilities and offers a salary of £85,680 per annum plus benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

12% employer pension contribution

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic leadership roles.
• Strong background in People and Communication functions.
• Ability to drive cultural transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust’s People and Communication functions.
• Drive cultural transformation and support business change.
• Lead critical people initiatives to enhance employer reputation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Job Title: Director of People and Communications / Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week – to be worked flexibly, in line with business needs

Salary: £85,680 per annum, plus 6% car user allowance

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.

The Trusts operates an agile working policy, with flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation - our values are (CARE):

Compassionate

Accountable

Respectful

Exceptional

We constantly strive to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity

Weaver Vale Housing Trust is looking for a driven, diligent, and exceptional Director of People and Communications who is highly experienced in strategic leadership positions relating to People and Communication functions.

What Will You Do?

As Director of People and Communications, you will lead and shape the full breadth of the Trust’s People and Communication functions, with a hands-on approach that translates strategic goals into meaningful results. You will drive cultural transformation, support business-wide change, and lead critical people initiatives that underpin our ambition to be a top-tier employer and a trusted housing provider.

Minimum Requirements For This Role*

Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license and access to a car is essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.

In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.

• Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 32 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays
• Car Allowance
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit and salary sacrifice*.
• Private health insurance
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365-day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Reimbursement for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers *
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria
  
  

How To Apply

Closing date for applications: Friday 12/09/2025 (12 noon)

(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)

Interview and assessment date(s): In person interview / assessment: Week commencing 22/09/2025

Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.

Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.

Disclaimer

• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.
  
  

We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.