Head of Resourcing and Development

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. We are seeking a Head of Resourcing & Development to lead our recruitment and training functions. After seven years of phenomenal growth and numerous awards, we are backed by a joint venture partnership between Legal & General PLC and NatWest Group Pension Trustee Limited. We are on course to significantly transform the later living experience in the UK with a commitment to expand our portfolio to 34 retirement villages, which equates to around 5,000 age-appropriate homes for retirees.

The Head of Resourcing & Development is responsible for shaping and driving the supply of competent and engaged colleagues to fulfil our workforce plan, in line with the business’ HR Strategy and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion ambitions. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, personally, and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

The Role:

• Developing and implementing a recruitment strategy that promotes a diverse talent pool, supports the organisation’s strategic direction in terms of workforce design, and enhances the organisation culture.
• Leading and managing the end-to-end recruitment process for central office and village recruitment, to attract and retain top talent across all levels of the organisation.
• Leading on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) strategy, driving initiatives to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Championing a culture of equity, ensuring all employees have access to equal opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement.
• Planning and managing the recruitment budget and spending.
• Developing and executing a comprehensive Learning and Development (L&D) strategy that includes leadership development, technical skills enhancement, and career progression frameworks to produce high-performing teams throughout the business.
• Defining job-specific technical competencies for roles across the organisation, in collaboration with department heads, ensuring these competencies align with business needs and provide clarity for employee development.
• Defining manager and colleague behavioural competencies to ensure we manage and behave in a consistent and values-driven manner in the workplace, and with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Creating career development tools and resources (e.g., competency frameworks, skills assessments) that allow employees to map their progression within the organisation and identify gaps in skills.
• Implementing training programs tailored to both technical skills and soft skills, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives and individual career growth plans.
• Leading the organisation’s in-house coaching and mentoring program.
• Development of Training Needs Analysis for job families across all companies, ensuring training provision is relevant and useful and drives performance across the organisation.
• Review of Development Review templates and mechanisms, enabling effective succession and workforce planning.
• Leading the development of early-career pathways, including graduate schemes, apprenticeships, and internships, ensuring clear progression routes into permanent roles.
• Working closely with educational institutions, local communities, and apprenticeship providers to build a diverse talent pool and offer work-based learning opportunities.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in a senior HR or talent management role, with a proven track record in resourcing, talent development, EDI, and competency-based frameworks.
• Strong expertise in defining and implementing job-specific technical competencies across a variety of functions and roles.
• Demonstrated success in developing early-career talent initiatives, including apprenticeships and career progression pathways.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices and experience in implementing inclusive recruitment strategies.
• Proven experience in designing and managing learning and development programs that enhance both technical and soft skills.
• A solid understanding of how to integrate EDI principles into talent management practices and employee development.

The Offer:

• £50,000 to £60,000 per annum with a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%
• Bupa Health Cashplan (including employee assistance program)
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• Private medical insurance (PMI)
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday buying scheme (up to a week's extra leave)
• 3 volunteering days per year (prorated to working days)
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing hub and resources; including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking (with the option of hybrid working).

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day. More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!