Talent Acquisition & Organisational Development Partner in Newton Abbot

Shape talent. Build capability. Help create a culture where people thrive.
At Teign Housing, were driven by a simple purpose: homes people love, from a landlord you can trust.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition & Organisational Development Partner to play a key role in shaping our future workforce someone who can bring together great hiring, meaningful development and strong culture to make a real impact.
Why this role matters
This is a unique hybrid role combining recruitment expertise with organisational development.
Lead how we attract and hire great people
Build capability through learning, development, and leadership programmes
Shape a values-led, inclusive culture
Help ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time
You will partner with senior leaders and managers to turn our People Strategy into reality improving both colleague experience and organisational performance.
What youll be doing
Talent acquisition & employer brand:
Own full-cycle recruitment from attraction through to onboarding
Build innovative sourcing strategies, including direct sourcing
Lead the development of our employer brand and candidate experience
Design tailored recruitment approaches for specialist and senior roles
Create strong talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
Organisational development & capability:
Design and deliver learning and development programmes
Build career pathways, succession plans, and talent pipelines
Support leadership development through workshops, coaching, and facilitation
Work with managers to identify skills gaps and implement the right solutions
Systems, data & continuous improvement:
Lead optimisation of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Learning Management System (LMS)
Use data and insight to improve recruitment and development outcomes
Drive automation, efficiency, and a high-quality user experience across systems
Culture, engagement & performance:
Support delivery of our People Strategy, particularly around culture and inclusion
Contribute to engagement initiatives and colleague experience improvements
Deliver interventions that enhance team and individual performance
Projects & change:
Lead or contribute to cross-organisational People projects
Ensure policies, processes, and tools are modern, simple, and effective
What you will bring
Were looking for someone who can combine creativity, insight, and delivery.
Experience & expertise:
Experience in recruitment and/or organisational development roles
Proven ability to attract and hire across a range of roles and levels
Experience designing and delivering L&D or OD interventions
Strong understanding of ATS, LMS, and modern talent practices
Ability to build trusted relationships with managers and leaders
Skills that make the difference:
Strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills
Ability to analyse data and diagnose organisational needs
Excellent planning and delivery capability
Creative and proactive in solving talent and development challenges
Your style:
Positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused
Curious and innovative, with a willingness to challenge constructively
Values-driven, with a strong commitment to EDI&B
Focused on outcomes that genuinely add value
Our values (and how we work)
At Teign Housing, our values shape everything we do:
We are One Team
We are Friendly
We Listen & Learn
Salary: £42,895 per annum + benefits.
Contract and Hours: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week.
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PH.
Closing date: 1st September 2026.
Interview date: TBC.
Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate apply.
Teign Housing is committed to its policy on equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity no. 1112196.

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