Salary: £40,228 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working (with some presence at our Leyland offices as required)
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
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Join Our Legacy of Change and Community
At Progress Housing Group, we’re more than a housing provider - we’re a catalyst for positive change. With over 900 colleagues, we’ve supported thousands of people through safe homes and meaningful opportunities, helping individuals and communities to thrive. We’re proud of our journey and even prouder of our impact.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and commitment to delivering exceptional service, someone who can help us grow and evolve our People function.
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Your Role
We have an exciting new opportunity for a People Operations Lead to join our People and Culture Team. This role is pivotal in leading our HR administration function, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, compliance, and best practice.
Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you will:
- Lead and manage the People Operations (HR administration) team.
- Collaborate with the wider People Team to support employee relations and project delivery.
- Play a key role in monitoring and promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), supporting our working group and liaising with external partners.
- Review and maintain People policies and procedures in line with current employment legislation.
- Provide data insights by analysing HR metrics and identifying trends to support evidence-based decision making.
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What We’re Looking For
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
- A strong generalist HR background, ideally with experience in managing or mentoring a small team.
- An analytical mindset and confidence in interpreting data to spot patterns and drive improvements.
- Knowledge and experience of supporting employee relations cases at an advisory level.
- Experience or interest in supporting EDI initiatives, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- CIPD Level 5 in Human Resources or equivalent relevant experience.
This role is ideal for someone who understands the foundations of excellent People operations and is ready to take the next step in their career.
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Why Join Progress Housing Group?
We believe in supporting and developing our people. In return for your dedication, we offer:
- A competitive salary of £40,228
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- A values-driven culture that puts people first
- A commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do
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Our Values
At Progress Housing Group, our values shape how we work:
- We are people-focused - We treat everyone fairly and understand the diverse needs of our customers and colleagues.
- We are forward-thinking - We search for and implement innovative solutions to overcome challenges.
- We are genuine - We are open, honest, and energetic in all that we do.
- We are expert - We use our knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible service.
- We are collaborative - We work together with partners, tenants, and communities to achieve more.
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How to Apply
Ready to make a real difference? Click Apply Now to upload your CV and complete our short application form. Please also include a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience match the criteria in our Job Description and Person Specification.
- Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025 at 1:00pm
- Interviews: Wednesday 25th / Friday 27th June 2025
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We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.
