Job Title: Director of People and Communications / Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week – to be worked flexibly, in line with business needs
Salary: £85,680 per annum, plus 6% car user allowance
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
The Trusts operates an agile working policy, with flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation - our values are (CARE):
Compassionate
Accountable
Respectful
Exceptional
We constantly strive to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.
The Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust is looking for a driven, diligent, and exceptional Director of People and Communications who is highly experienced in strategic leadership positions relating to People and Communication functions.
What Will You Do?
As Director of People and Communications, you will lead and shape the full breadth of the Trust’s People and Communication functions, with a hands-on approach that translates strategic goals into meaningful results. You will drive cultural transformation, support business-wide change, and lead critical people initiatives that underpin our ambition to be a top-tier employer and a trusted housing provider.
Minimum Requirements For This Role*
Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license and access to a car is essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.
In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.

• Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 32 days holidays plus UK public/bank holidays
• Car Allowance
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit and salary sacrifice*.
• Private health insurance
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365-day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Reimbursement for professional memberships which are an expressed requirementfor the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park

• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities

• Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

• Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements