Talent & Organisational Development Lead
This is an exciting opportunity to join Plymouth Community Homes at a pivotal point in our journey and help shape the future of our organisation.
As we launch a new 10-year Strategic Business Planand continue to focus on our People as a major element of our strategy, we're reshaping our People & Culture function to ensure we're ready to support the ambitions of our organisation, our colleagues and the communities we serve. As part of that transformation, we've created a new Talent & Organisational Development Lead role.
What we are looking for:
We're looking for an experienced organisational development leader who is energised by the opportunity to influence organisation-wide change. This is an opportunity to help shape how PCH develops its people, so we are looking for experience in strengthening leadership capability, planning for the future and builds an organisation that is ready to deliver its long-term ambitions.
You will enjoy thinking strategically, shaping organisational direction and creating environments where people can thrive, this is a rare opportunity to build, influence and leave a lasting legacy, whilst leading a high performing team of experts in Talent Acquisition and Talent Development, so an experience in, or a demonstrable deep understanding of these areas in order lead across the Talent spectrum is also key for you to have.
What you will be dong:
Working alongside the HR Business Partnering Lead and Reward, People Data & Insight Lead, you will form part of a newly established People & Culture leadership team with the opportunity to influence the future direction of the function and make a lasting impact across PCH.
With responsibility spanning Organisational Development, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition and EDI, you'll use insight, evidence and curiosity to understand organisational needs, identify future workforce and capability requirements, and turn strategy into meaningful action. You'll help ensure that our structures, culture, leadership and talent pipelines are equipped to support both our colleagues and our business goals for years to come.
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people.
We are continuing to grow, with a strong focus on providing high-quality, affordable homes and delivering excellent services to our customers.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment.
What we can offer you:
- Excellent pension scheme with high employer contributions
- Hybrid working and flexible hours through our flexi-time scheme
- Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
- 3 days per year for volunteering through our Make a Difference scheme
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell leave
- Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to Work scheme
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant part of the South West
We do not accept unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies.
If you're a experienced Talent & OD leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and is passionate about developing people, leadership and organisations, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us at an exciting time for PCH and help shape the culture, capability and talent we'll need for the future.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please apply online, adapting your CV and covering letter to outline how your experience, skills and approach make you a great fit for this role. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Leigh Jones - Head of People & Culture.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 25th September 2026
Interview Date: 8th October 2026
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
Pay: £64,444.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
