Following the launch of the new People Strategy and team re-design, an exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced People Development and Engagement Manager. This is a key position with responsibility for shaping, delivering, and evaluating impactful people development programmes that build high-performing, inclusive, and future-ready teams.
As the People Development and Engagement Manager, you will lead on designing a new skills and behaviour framework, drive the early careers and apprenticeship agenda, and oversee the design and implementation of the performance development review process. You’ll also be central to creating an engaging colleague experience through onboarding, training, wellbeing, and development initiatives.
A vital part of this role is also leading the delivery of our colleague engagement survey in partnership with our external provider—ensuring robust analysis, meaningful action planning, and a focus on driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
To be successful in this role you will:
* Be CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent in HR/Organisational Development
* Have a qualification in learning and development or employee engagement
* Have experience in designing and delivering people development and engagement strategies
* Have strong knowledge of regulatory, conduct and professional standards training
* Be proficient in learning management systems, survey tools and data analytics
The role of People Development and Engagement Manager 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.
Shortlisting date: Monday 28th July 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed
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. We’re 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.