Assistant Director of People

Permanent37 hours per week

The Vacancy

We are looking for a leader who is excited by change and motivated by the opportunityto shape the future of workforce experience across ourorganisation.

Chime Housingisa Community Gateway housing association with over 13500 homes across Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. Our core focus is on providing good-quality places to live for lower-income households and most of our homes are for social and affordable were formed in June 2026 through the merger of Thrive homes and Watford Community Housing two well-respected housing associations with shared valuesideasand a Community Gatewaywerecommitted to putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. As well as working closely with residents tomake sureweredelivering excellentservices;we encourage them to become members so they can vote and make decisions which help to shape what we do.

Introduction to therole

Thisnewly formedrole will takeresponsibility for all People and HR mattersacross a member of the Leadership Team you will help us to achieve our strategic aims andobjectivesby actively contributing to corporate decision-making policyformulationand business that robust controls are effectivelyoperatedacross performance managementandemployee relationswhile embedding a culture ofwellbeingsupportand development.

Rolepurpose

Reporting to theChief People & Governance Officer youwillleadaHumanResourcesteamof 10 peoplebringing together two teams from legacyorganisationstoprovide aharmonisedandcomprehensive servicefor the entire employeelifecycle.

To support engagement and retention you willform astrong relationship withour Colleague Forum to deliver a competitivecolleaguerewardofferthat is externally benchmarked and regularly communicated to new and existing employees.

Youwill support the Group in achieving its corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives and work withall areas of the businessto champion inclusivity and equality.

To ensure the standard of theHRserviceis measured youwill gather and monitor relevant feedback and performance indicators reporting to keypartiesand taking remedial action as necessary.

Whatstherole

Key Accountabilities:

• Providing strong strategic and operational leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the full range of services within HR; including business partnering talent managementorganisationaldevelopmentand reward management

• Delivering workplace wellbeing equity and staff engagement initiatives

• Leading on structural transformation workforce planning and employment policy implementation

• Leadingmonitoringand delivering complex projects on timewithinbudgetwhilstachieving stated outcomes

• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in HR practices to influence positive change from all aspects of the employee journey

• Proactively lead and provide solutions to workforce challengesin accordance withtheorganisationsstrategic aims andobjectives

Whatarewelookingfor

Essential:

• CIPD Accreditation (Level 7)

• In-depth knowledge of employment legislationincluding TUPE

• Experience of influencing at a senior level

• Able to think and act independently

• Expertisein workforce equality employee engagement and organisational change

• A passion for creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can belong and succeed

• Excellent communicationreportingand stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical capabilityboth in budget management and whenusing data to drive insight and improvement

• Energy and enthusiasm for change including the opportunity created by merger

• Strong empathy and sensitivity to the needsandexperience ofbothindividualsandgroups

Whatcanweofferyou

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Employer pension contribution of up to 11%

• Development opportunities

• Comprehensive employee rewards scheme

Howwework

We embrace agileworkingblendingtime in our communities shared spaces and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach we empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.

How toapply

If this sounds like your next role click apply nowtell us whyyouvegot what it takes andattacha copy of your current CV.

Closing date:16 August2026

Virtual interview: 21 August 2026

In-person interview: 27 August 2026

(Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.)

INDMED

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country.