Head of People and Resources

Head of People and Resources 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Eldon Housing Association and continue with their transformation programme. As an established provider of Extra Care, Sheltered Housing and Facilities Management Services in and around Croydon and Sussex they are proud to provide high standards of service to older and vulnerable people in a passionate, professional and caring manner. This role is responsible for leading operationally, however it also has a strategic aspect and reports directly to the CEO, offering the ideal opportunity to step up and be part of a new senior leadership team. You will make a significant contribution to the future direction of Eldon, adding value, ideas, inspiration and really drive forward their continued success. This is a fantastic opportunity to take forward an independent and sustainable organisation with future development plans. Eldon now owns just under 300 homes across 13 locations in Croydon and West Sussex providing a mix of general needs, semi-independent living, sheltered and extra care sheltered housing.  The Association also has a PFI contract, a Registered Domiciliary Care Agency and a new extra care sheltered project of 48 flats completed and handed over last year.

The Head of People and Resources will provide leadership and strategic direction, proactively contributing to the development and implementation of the corporate plan with objectives and lead on the development of Eldon’s People and Culture Strategy. This is an opportunity to deliver cost effective and value-added HR initiatives and solutions to increase employee engagement and retention to over 100 staff. As a strong leader you will ideally be CIPD qualified or willing to work towards accomplishing this and able to demonstrate both depth and breadth of HR experience across sectors and HR disciplines.

The salary is C.50-55k with excellent terms and conditions and hybrid working, 3 days in the office 2 from home. 

Diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective add value to any organisation, Eldon particularly welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

For further information, including a job description and details of how to make an application or an informal discussion about the role, please contact our consultant: Carol Drummond at The Housing Executive: 020 7620 3048  rec@thehousingexecutive.com 

Closing date: 9.00 am, Monday 27^th November 2023

First Interviews: Thursday 6^th and Friday 7^th December 2023

Second interviews: Wednesday 13^th and Thursday 14^th December 2023