Head of People

37 hours per week
Location Worthing / Hybrid working
Salary - c£73,000
Do you want to work for an organisation with purpose, that makes a real difference to our customers' lives through harnessing the energy and talents of our brilliant people?

You will have a track record of being an inspiring leader with a passion for shaping culture, driving engagement, and creating an environment where people can thrive. We're looking for a Head of People & Culture to develop and lead our people strategy to support a workplace where everyone can perform, grow, and belong. You'll combine strategic vision with practical leadership, delivering initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness while supporting colleague wellbeing, and keep our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.

Worthing Homes is a forward-looking housing association dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality homes and services to our local communities. We're a small yet dynamic organisation, managing 4,000 homes serving over 10,000 residents across our range of properties from social housing to sheltered accommodation to shared ownership properties.

Our team is driven by our shared passion for supporting our local communities and making a positive impact on our customers' lives. We're at an exciting and transformative stage in our business, embracing innovation and new ideas as we continue our journey toward achieving brilliant outcomes for our customers.

As Head of People & Culture you'll lead our organisational development to keep our values-led, high-performance culture thriving across 130 team members. You will drive innovation in how we attract, develop, and retain talent, leveraging data and insights to inform decisions on engagement, performance, and culture.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to align people strategies with organisational goals, enhancing our colleague experience and optimising performance. A key part of the role will be embedding continuous improvement in people processes, strengthening leadership capability, and cultivating a culture that reflects our values while supporting the organisation's long-term goals.

About You
We're seeking an experienced and confident senior leader who brings energy, curiosity and heart to everything they do.

With extensive expertise in organisational development, employee engagement, and talent management, you will have a proven track record in the design and implementation of initiatives that drive performance, engagement and wellbeing. Your strategic mindset will enable you to align our people strategy with business objectives, ensuring that our culture supports our social purpose and customer focus.

In this role, you'll be a trusted advisor, working closely with colleagues across all levels, therefore your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships and communicate with clarity and impact will be essential to your success. You'll champion diversity, equality, inclusion and equity, and lead change with confidence and compassion.

Why work for us?
At Worthing Homes we strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment ensuring colleagues feel valued and respected. We foster a collaborative culture in which teamwork is highly valued and we employ brilliant people to work with our customers to help support them to live their best lives.

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity where you can really make your mark, this is a role where your contributions will be valued and visible. Join us on our journey to brilliance and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the community.

Closing date:
12pm, 8th December 2025. Interviews will be held on 18th December 2025 at Davison House, Worthing.

We are an inclusive organisation and value each individual's unique contribution, irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or social background.