Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

We’re looking for a strategic and forward‑thinking Talent Business Partner to join us on a permanent, full-time basis to shape and deliver an exceptional recruitment experience across our organisation.

In this role, you will design and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies that attract high‑calibre candidates aligned with our values, broaden our talent pools, and strengthen diversity. You’ll lead a responsive, cost‑effective recruitment service that evolves with the needs of the business.

You’ll play a key role in enhancing the recruitment capabilities of our Executive, Leadership, and People teams empowering them to recruit confidently, compliantly, and in line with our People and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion strategies. From attraction through to onboarding and early retention, you will provide expert guidance to ensure a seamless, positive candidate journey that supports our ambition to be an employer of choice within the industry.

If you’re passionate about strategic hiring, exceptional candidate experience, and driving organisational success through great people, we’d love to hear from you.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

£56,520 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full time
Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum - Subject to eligibility
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption - 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] - Subject to eligibility
BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance.
Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Application Closing Date: 16 February 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are due to take place via MS Teams on Thursday 26th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if sufficient applications are received.

Why should you join Eastlight?

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

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Contract Type: Permanent

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