The vacancy

It has been a busy and exciting year at bpha having successfully developed and implemented cultural and organisational development initiatives, such as our new values and behaviours, equality, diversity & inclusion plans, and our new ways of working model.  We are now looking forward to the next phase of bpha’s people strategy priorities in readiness to deliver the Corporate Strategy 2025-30. We are also beginning to explore the possibilities of working in partnership with two neighbouring housing associations to provide better service for our customers, greater opportunities for our colleagues and enjoy the benefits of operating on a larger scale. 

We are seeking an outstanding People Development Manager to lead and inspire workforce forecasting and planning, talent acquisition and retention, career progression and general L&D.

This is a brand-new role within our newly formed People and Culture team.

Reporting to the People & Culture Manager your responsibilities will include:  

• Producing strategic development plans for our top talent to drive engagement and improve both individual and organisational performance 

• Securing a successful succession pipeline by identifying, developing and nurturing emerging talents 

• Identifying leadership potential and develop capability across all levels 

• Identifying and implementing talent acquisition pathways through initiatives such as graduate programmes, apprenticeships, and partnerships with higher education organisations.  

• Working with key stakeholders identify and forecast workforce requirements to deliver against bpha plans and priorities. Monitor demand, make recommendations and identify opportunities and risks that align to the demand for workforce. 

• Evolving our current learning and development provision for individuals and teams in line with our purpose, values, and strategy. Creating clear career development pathways as appropriate 

• Line managing, developing and supporting an L&D Lead and People Development Assistant.  

We’d love to meet someone who has:  

• Demonstrable experience of identifying and forecasting requirements.    

• Strong experience of identifying, recruiting, engaging and nurturing talent  

• Experience of building career development frameworks.  

• Demonstrable experience of planning, implementing and reviewing development programmes at all levels 

• A good understanding of ED&I and its inclusion within talent management, workforce planning and development initiatives 

• Experience of line managing.  

We recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.   

Amongst what we offer you is:   

• A competitive salary of £48,000 - £51,000  

• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays  

• A generous contributory pension scheme  

• Private health care  

• Free life assurance  

• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym  

• Opportunities for learning and development  

• Discounted gym membership  

• Retail discount scheme  

Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.  

Closing date: 8th June, 2022 

Interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.  

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.  

About us

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.

We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.

We own or manage over 19,000 homes and employ 400 staff.

Our vision and values

To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.