Culture and Engagement Manager

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Culture & Engagement Manager for a fixed-term contract. This role involves leading culture change initiatives and enhancing employee engagement aligned with organisational values. Applicants should have strong expertise in cultural change and experience in implementing engagement projects. Hybrid working is offered, with three days in the office and two days working from home. The position is based in Beeston, Nottingham and requires frequent travel to various offices.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employee engagement and cultural change.
• Proven experience in culture change projects and improvement in engagement.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data for solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support culture change initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed changes.
• Support the delivery of Fit for Future organisational development programme.

Skills

Employee engagement

Cultural change

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Coaching skills

Project management

Job description

Overview

Culture & Engagement Manager - full-time, fixed-term maternity cover until end of November 2026 (37.5 hours)

Farringdon, London: £53,928 - £56,766

Beeston, Nottingham: £48,535 - £51,090

Hybrid: 3 days office based, 2 days home working

We are looking for an exceptional person to cover a fixed-term contract/secondment for our Culture and Engagement Manager's post. Your key responsibilities will involve developing, implementing, and embedding an inclusive customer and colleague-focused culture, which is aligned to our values. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Fit for Future organisational development programme at MTVH.

Travel to MTVH’s various offices will be required frequently.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do includes:

• Lead and support culture change initiatives that drive employee engagement and shape an inclusive culture aligned with MTVH values.
• Support the delivery of the Fit for Future organisational development programme.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to embed changes and monitor progress.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong knowledge of employee engagement and cultural change - essential
• Proven experience in developing and implementing culture change projects and demonstrating improvement in colleague engagement - essential
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to provide solutions - essential
• Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills with people at all levels, internally and externally.
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Effective Project Management skills with ability to set and work to deadlines – essential

Interview Diary Date: To be advised