Director of People and Culture

About GreenSquareAccord

GreenSquareAccord (GSA) is one of the leading housing and care providers in England, managing 25,000 homes across the West Midlands and South West. We support tens of thousands of people by delivering affordable housing and care services that enable independent living and vibrant communities. At GSA, we are united by a mission to build better lives through quality homes, services, and a commitment to inclusion.

The Role
We are looking for an inspirational Director of People and Culture to create and lead a forward-thinking, colleague-centric experience across the organisation. This pivotal senior leadership role will drive a thriving workplace and performance culture that empowers colleagues and enables GSA to deliver on its strategic goals.
This role will report directly to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources and will involve regular collaboration with senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team, Board, and Committees.

Key Responsibilities

•  Developing and implementing a people framework that enhances the employee experience and aligns with GSA’s business strategy
• Leading, inspiring, and mentoring a high-performing, customer-centric People team
• Driving continuous improvements in the end-to-end employee journey to make GSA an employer of choice
• Evolving and embedding GSA’s culture, ensuring alignment with our core values and behaviours
• Representing GSA in sector forums, working groups and external engagements as a senior HR leader
• Overseeing the development of GSA’s employer brand and employee value proposition (EVP)
• Actively contributing to broader organisational priorities as part of the senior leadership team

Person Specification

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and passionate senior HR leader who:

• Has a proven track record in designing and delivering people strategies aligned with business objectives
• Excels in building and leading high-performing HR teams
• Demonstrates strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills at a senior level
• Possesses deep expertise in employment law, HR best practices, and workforce planning
• Is adept at managing significant budgets and making data-driven decisions
• Champions inclusivity, diversity, and the creation of a positive workplace culture

Want More Information?

For more information on GreenSquareAccord and the role itself (including the job description and benefits) please visit https://ivyrockpartners.wixsite.com/greensquareaccord

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV to Matt Alderson, Principal Consultant at Ivy Rock Partners.

• Email: mattalderson@ivyrockpartners.com
• Phone: 07768 051421

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025
• Longlist Meeting: Monday, 3 February 2025
• Shortlist Meeting: Wednesday, 12 February 2025
• Interviews: Friday, 21 February 2025

Take the next step in your career and join GreenSquareAccord in delivering meaningful change.

Location: Hybrid (Contractual base in Birmingham, 2–3 days a week, with travel to other sites)
Salary: £125,000 – £130,000 per annum, plus £5,000 car allowance