At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape culture and drive performance as a People Business Partner.
- Company: Teign Housing, a trusted landlord delivering homes people love.
- Benefits: Permanent, full-time role with a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a values-driven team focused on equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and organisational culture.
- Qualifications: Strong HR experience and ability to influence leaders.
Be a trusted partner. Shape culture. Enable great performance. At Teign Housing, we are here to deliver homes people love, from a landlord you can trust. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a People Business Partner who can combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery, working alongside leaders to build capability, drive performance and create a culture where people thrive.
Why this role matters
This is a true business partnering role - not just advising, but shaping outcomes. You will:
- Translate organisational goals into practical people solutions
- Work closely with leaders to drive performance, engagement and capability
- Use data and insight to inform decisions and improvements
- Build confident, capable managers who deliver great outcomes
You will play a key role in delivering our People Strategy and helping the organisation continuously improve.
What you will be doing
Strategic partnering & influence:
- Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and managers
- Co-create people plans aligned to organisational priorities
- Act as a coach, mentor and critical friend - providing challenge and support
- Use workforce data and insight to guide decision-making
Employee relations & policy expertise:
- Provide expert advice across the full employee lifecycle
- Support complex cases including performance, absence, change, and employee relations
- Develop and evolve policies that are modern, inclusive and legally compliant
Talent, capability & culture:
- Work with the Talent & OD Partner to support recruitment, succession and workforce planning
- Identify capability gaps and shape development solutions
- Support initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and culture
- Champion values-led leadership and high performance
Change & continuous improvement:
- Partner with services to support change, transformation, and organisational development
- Contribute to people projects such as EDI&B, wellbeing, and digital HR improvements
- Help shape a progressive, forward-thinking People Service
Data, systems & modern HR practice:
- Use HR systems and data to drive evidence-based decisions
- Promote digital tools and self-service approaches
- Ensure compliance, governance, and accurate people data
Leadership & collaboration:
- Line manage and support team members to perform at their best
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation
- Facilitate workshops and conversations that drive understanding and improvement
What you will bring
We are looking for a credible, proactive HR professional who can balance strategy with delivery.
Experience & expertise:
- Strong generalist HR experience in a business partnering role
- Proven track record of influencing leaders and supporting organisational change
- Experience managing complex employee relations issues
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Experience using data and HR systems to support decisions
Skills that make the difference:
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- Analytical and able to turn insight into action
- Strong coaching and facilitation capability
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
Your style:
- Collaborative, credible, and solutions-focused
- Confident in challenging constructively
- Values-driven, with a strong commitment to EDI&B
- Focused on outcomes that make a real difference
Our values (and how we work)
At Teign Housing, how we work matters:
- We are One Team
- We are Friendly
- We Listen & Learn
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week.
Closing date: 25th August 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.
People Business Partner employer: Teign Housing
Teign Housing is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while fostering a strong sense of community. With a commitment to providing rewarding and flexible careers, our work culture encourages personal growth and development, ensuring that every Estates Maintenance Operative can thrive in their role. Located in a vibrant area, we offer unique opportunities to make a tangible impact on the lives of our residents, making your work not just a job, but a meaningful contribution to the community.
