At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic people initiatives and connect workforce priorities with organisational performance.
- Company: Join Clarion Housing Group, a forward-thinking organisation focused on learning and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid work, and lifestyle-supporting benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to influence senior leaders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping people strategies in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in strategic people functions and organisational change.
The predicted salary is between 129808 - 129808 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid with flexible base location London: £103,847 to £129,808 per annum plus £5k car allowance National: £91,696 to £114,620 per annum plus £5k car allowance
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
It's an exciting time to join Clarion Housing Group as we deliver our new People Strategy and continue our ambition to become a sector-leading, learning-led organisation. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Strategic People Partnering to lead how we connect our people priorities with organisational performance, helping ensure we have the workforce, capability and leadership needed to deliver our ambitions.
Reporting to the Director of People, you'll lead our Strategic People Partnering, Reward and Workforce Planning functions, acting as the primary interface between the People team and the wider business. You'll work closely with senior leaders to shape people strategy, drive organisational performance and ensure our people plans are aligned to current priorities and future workforce needs.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading Strategic People Partnering, Reward and Workforce Planning to deliver integrated people solutions that support organisational performance.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing insight, challenge and guidance on workforce plans, organisational design, performance and change.
- Driving a robust workforce planning approach that identifies future capability needs, risks and opportunities.
- Shaping reward and recognition frameworks that support performance, fairness and market competitiveness.
- Leading complex organisational change programmes, including restructures, consultations and transformation activity.
About you:
You'll bring significant experience of leading strategic people functions within a complex organisation, together with a strong track record of delivering organisational change, workforce planning and business-focused people strategies. You'll be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and translating business priorities into practical people solutions. You'll also have experience across areas such as organisational design, workforce planning, reward, performance improvement and organisational transformation.
If you're a CIPD Chartered Member who combines strategic thinking with delivery excellence and enjoys working in complex environments where you can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please review the full role profile and Behaviours Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying. Salaries are just the starting point. Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment, and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at midnight. Interviews will be held in London on 15 and 16 July 2026. This is a hybrid role with a base location at the nearest office to your home address. Candidates will be expected to travel to our Head Office in London on a regular basis.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment. This vacancy may close without notice.
Head of Strategic People Partnering in Norfolk employer: Clarion Housing Group Limited
Clarion Housing Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work culture. With a commitment to becoming a sector-leading, learning-led organisation, we offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package that enhances your lifestyle while fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Clarion Housing Group Limited Recruitment Team
