At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the People & Culture strategy and drive organisational change.
- Company: Join SettleParadigm, the largest housing group in the region with a social purpose.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for professional development and community engagement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of an impactful organisation while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Extensive HR leadership experience and a passion for purpose-driven work.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 120000 £ per year.
Salary: £115,000 - £120,000 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Hybrid working: 2 days per week working from the office, 3 days per week working from home.
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join SettleParadigm Housing Group at a pivotal point in its journey. A truly superb chance to shape the people agenda and cultural future of the business following significant growth due to both merger and acquisition!
About the role:
- Leading an established People & Culture function, you'll be responsible for driving both strategic direction and operational excellence.
- Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you'll provide trusted advice and appropriately challenge senior stakeholders.
- Your focus will include embedding the new organisation’s culture and ways of working, strengthening the Business Partnering model, developing leadership capability across the business, driving engagement and organisational effectiveness, identifying and implementing opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery, and supporting future organisational design and People strategy.
About you:
- We're looking for an accomplished HR leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
- You’ll bring significant senior HR leadership experience, a strong background leading Business Partnering functions, excellent Employee Relations and employment law expertise, and experience influencing Executive teams and Boards.
- What matters most is a genuine passion for purpose-led organisations and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Why join SettleParadigm?
This is far more than a leadership appointment; it’s an opportunity to help shape the culture, capability and future direction of an organisation making a meaningful difference to the lives of thousands of people every day.
Must haves:
- Extensive experience in designing and delivering people and organisational development strategies in complex, change-driven environments.
- Demonstrable ability to use data and insight to build compelling business cases and influence at senior levels.
- Strong track record of leading organisational culture change and embedding EDI.
- Experience leading wellbeing or workforce resilience strategies.
Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of organisational culture and demonstrated success in improving employee engagement, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
Skills:
- Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver practical, measurable outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills to support service delivery and drive performance/organisational growth.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
Qualifications:
- Degree and Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent.
Benefits:
- 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays, Christmas closure and buy options.
- Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice.
- Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover).
- Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve.
Accessibility and Adjustments:
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Closing Date: Friday, 7th August. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
Director of People & Culture in High Wycombe employer: SettleParadigm
SettleParadigm is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. With a strong commitment to social purpose, we offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all while working in a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve, as we strive to build more affordable homes and enhance the quality of life for our residents.
