Group Director of People and Culture

Group Director of People and Culture Choice Housing Ireland Limited is one of the largest and most influential social enterprises on the island of Ireland and a market leader in social, affordable housing and services. Purposeful and values-led, Choice Group delivers tangible benefits for people and communities. It is ambitious, highly innovative and committed to continually improving performance and service quality at every level. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive andservingas a key member of the Choice Group Senior Leadership Team, the Group Director of People and Culture will lead theorganisationspeople, culture and organisational development agenda. The postholder will driveorganisational performance andhelp lead Choice through itsnext phase of development. They will also provide executive oversight of corporate affairs, communications, brand, reputation and governance. This is not a conventional,process-led HR position. It is a senior change and performance rolein which values and delivery sit firmly side by side. The successful candidate will bringinnovation andmomentumto the change and cultural development agenda, shaping how Choice Group grows and remains a force for good, now and into the future. We are seeking a high-impact, commercially minded and accomplished people and HR leader with a proven record of transforming culture, strengthening leadership capability and delivering measurable improvement in a complex, customer-focused organisation. The successful candidate will combine pace, commercial judgement and accountability with the confidence to challenge established practice and deliver ambitious outcomes. They will also demonstrate empathy and a strong sense of social purpose. This is an opportunity to harness the power of Choices people and culture to build an even stronger, higher-performing organisation. The role offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, as well as the chance to contribute meaningfully to a purposeful and ambitious organisation that makes a tangible difference to wider society. To learn more about the role and apply, please click the link on the Clarendon Executive page to download the Candidate Briefing Document or write to Ciaran Sheehan, Managing Partner, Clarendon Executive quoting reference 26052. Alternatively, for an informal discussion to explore your suitability in advance of applying please call Ciaran on his direct dial. The closing date for applications isMonday 5 October 2026. Choice Housing is an equal opportunities employer which values diversity and inclusion. Skills: people change culture HR Management TPBN1_NI