People Partner (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: People Partner (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £46,293 to £57,866 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract: Fixed Term for up to one year from 1 June 2026

Location: Mariner House, Dartford/Agile

Interviews will be held on 20 April 2026

We’re currently looking for a People Partner to join our team.

Are you a confident People professional who thrives on partnering with leaders to solve complex challenges while balancing performance with colleague wellbeing? At Moat, we’re looking for a People Partner to help shape a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture where colleagues feel supported to grow and succeed.

In this influential role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to leaders, using data, insight and expertise to guide decision-making and deliver proactive people solutions. From leading on complex employee relations, organisational change and TUPE, to driving talent, succession and engagement initiatives, you’ll play a key role in aligning our people strategy with business goals and creating lasting impact.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll champion continuous improvement, using data and external insight to enhance our practices and strengthen our position as an employer of choice. You’ll also lead and develop a small team, ensuring a high-quality, responsive People service. If you’re commercially minded, people-focused and confident navigating complexity, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

What we’re looking for

A credible and experienced HR professional who can build strong relationships, influence at all levels and act as a true partner to the business, offering both support and challenge to drive performance and positive change.

What you’ll bring

• Proven ability to lead complex and high-risk employee relations cases, applying sound judgement and balancing risk with business outcomes
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, with the confidence to apply this in a pragmatic and solutions-focused way
• Experience partnering with senior leaders, influencing decision-making and providing constructive challenge
• Ability to use people data, insights and external benchmarking to drive informed decisions and continuous improvement
• Experience leading and delivering strategic people initiatives aligned to business priorities
• Strong organisational development capability, including supporting talent and succession planning
• Experience designing and delivering impactful people-related training and development
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience leading, developing or overseeing others to deliver a high-quality People service

What you’ll need

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (Level 7 desirable) or equivalent experience
• Significant generalist HR experience, including managing complex employee relations and organisational change
• Experience of employment tribunal processes (desirable)
• Good MS Office and HR systems (HRIS) skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex people matters clearly and confidently to a range of audiences
• A full driving licence and access to transport

To read about the role in more detail, please refer to the job description here: people-partner.pdf

About us

Moat is a housing association in the South East of England, owning and managing over 20,000 homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex. We're more than just a housing provider; we're a community focused organisation dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve.

As one of the Homes England delivery partners, we develop around 600 new homes every year. Our team of over 450 passionate professionals are committed to providing high quality, affordable homes, and excellent services to our customers.

Our values

Own it: We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our promises.

Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve greater outcomes.

Lead by example: We set high standards and inspire others through our commitment to excellence.

Be the change: We embrace innovation and proactively address challenges.

Why join Moat?

As an experienced professional, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a real impact in our communities.
• Work with a supportive and passionate team.
• Enjoy competitive salaries and generous leave.
• Benefit from numerous personal and professional development opportunities.
• Work in a hybrid way that allows you to work from our spacious Dartford office (or other regional offices including Maldon, Pollards Hill and Ashford) some days a week while also giving you the flexibility to work from home or another location that suits your needs.
• Our commitment to creating a positive work environment has earned us recognition as one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.

For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com)

How to apply

If you're excited about a new challenge and want to help us at Moat, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to fill out the online application form by 11pm on Sunday 12 April. If we’d like to invite you for an interview, we’ll reach out via email.

It’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

Join us at Moat and be part of a team that is shaping the future of housing and communities in the South East!

If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk