This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a People Business Partner, where youll play a critical role in supporting leaders through change, delivering our People Strategy, and helping to build professional, efficient and scalable People services within a regulated housing environment. As a trusted partner to leaders, you will shape workforce outcomes, drive performance and support organisational success through high-quality, insight-led people solutions. Youll operate with a high degree of autonomy, leading on complex people matters while ensuring alignment with our culture, values and strategic direction. Key responsibilities Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational people solutions that improve performance and culture Lead complex employee relations cases end-to-end, balancing risk, compliance and positive outcomes Lead workforce and succession planning to ensure future capability and resilience Lead organisational change, consultation and restructure activity with confidence and independence Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and identify trends and opportunities Support recruitment strategies aligned to skills frameworks and organisational values Champion colleague engagement, wellbeing, and EDI initiatives that enhance the employee experience Contribute to policy development, ensuring legal compliance and best practice standards What were looking for Were looking for a confident, credible People professional who can build strong relationships and influence at all levels. You will bring: Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Proven experience in a business partnering role, supporting leaders through change Expertise in workforce planning, organisational design and transformation activity The ability to handle complex and sensitive people matters with professionalism and sound judgement Experience using people data and insights to support decision-making Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) and a commitment to ongoing professional development This role has been identified as suitable for hybrid working which will be a combination of home working and working from our offices, with Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as required. Interview date: w/c 01 June 2026 About Connexus Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same. We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. Were here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you. Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.