4403 Chief People Officer - Page Executive (part of Michael Page)

Are you looking for a new opportunity to help shape an organisation and make a meaningly impact from the beginning?

As Chief People Officer at MTVH, you will be a pivotal strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team, driving transformation and high performance across MTVH.

Joining at a time of renewed ambition, you’ll help refresh our strategy and shape the future direction of one of the UK’s largest and most purpose-driven housing providers. Our mission, “That everyone should have a decent home and the chance to live well”, underpins everything we do, and reflects our commitment to social impact, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

You will lead the full colleague lifecycle, champion a psychologically safe and high-performing culture, and leverage HR technology and analytics to deliver operational excellence and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact, build on strong foundations, and help MTVH create a workplace where people truly thrive.

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) is one of the UKs largest landlords and a member of the G15. We are proud of our history, culture, and values, which have never felt more vital in our work supporting and facilitating the communities we serve to be successful.



Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Develop and deliver a compelling People Strategy aligned with MTVH’s corporate plan, partnering with the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team to drive transformation and high performance.

Inclusive Culture & Engagement: Champion diversity, equity and inclusion, lead wellbeing initiatives and foster a psychologically safe, high-performing environment.

Operational Excellence: Oversee the full colleague lifecycle, shape reward and benefits strategies, ensure legal compliance and act as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters.

Data & Technology: Leverage HR technology and analytics to inform decision-making, enhance employee experience, and measure the impact of organisational development initiatives.



Essential Criteria:

Strategic HR Leadership: Experience in senior HR roles, with a strong track record of delivering people strategies in complex organisations.

Organisational Development & Change: Solid understanding of employment law, organisational development, and change management, with the ability to lead transformation initiatives.

Influence & Communication: Strong communication and influencing skills, able to build trusted relationships and lead cultural change to improve colleague engagement.

Financial & Reward Alignment: Proven ability to manage large budgets, align reward strategies with organisational goals, and deliver corporate objectives.

Technology & Innovation: Skilled in using HR systems and data analytics, with a commitment to innovation and ongoing professional development.

Professional Qualifications: MCIPD or equivalent qualification is desirable.



If you’re passionate about creating a workplace where people thrive and want to help shape the future of housing, please do reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].


 

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