AD of People and Culture

Assistant Director of People & Culture

Venn Group are partnering with a respected Housing Association to recruit an Assistant Director of People & Culture on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This senior role will lead on cultural transformation projects, behavioural frameworks, HR branding and organisational development initiatives.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £80,000 per annum
• Contract: 12‑Month FTC
• Hours: Full Time
• Location: Manchester
• Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
• Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project management and delivery of organisation‑wide cultural change programmes
• Develop and embed behavioural frameworks that support organisational values and performance
• Oversee internal audits relating to people, culture and HR compliance
• Strengthen HR branding and internal identity to support engagement and retention
• Provide strategic leadership across People & Culture functions, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
• Produce high‑quality reports, board papers and strategic updates
• Work closely with senior leaders to influence culture, behaviours and organisational development
• Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems and people initiatives
• Support the development of a positive, inclusive and high‑performing workplace culture

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR, AD People, OD Lead, etc.)
• Strong background in cultural change, organisational development and behavioural frameworks
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex programmes
• Exceptional report‑writing and communication skills
• Experience within housing, public sector or a regulated environment desirable
• Self‑motivated, proactive and confident influencing at senior level
• Ability to work autonomously while driving organisation‑wide initiatives

If you or someone you know is interested, please apply to this advert or contact:

Simon Cain – scain@venngroup.com

Nhi Nguyen – nnguyen@venngroup.com

Alternatively, call 07441 916450 for more details.

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester

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