About Equity Housing Group

Equity Housing Group are an affordable housing provider that offer choice and opportunities and rent in home ownership. From their base in Stockport, Cheshire, the organisation’s homes and high-value services improve quality of life for 4,560 households.

Staff provide the secure foundation for the people using their services to realise their potential. With the development of the Equity Foundation, the positive impact that the group is having on communities continues to grow.

On top of this, the organisation is dedicated to creating a strong and dedicated team, offering a series of opportunities to its staff.

A flexible working environment is just one benefit offered by Equity Housing Group, and the organisation is dedicated to helping personnel with children or other caring responsibilities, including paid time off work.

What is it like to work for Equity Housing Group

My Manager

92% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of my manager

Performance is measured through individual objectives and KPIs, plus delivery of work against company values. Objectives are formally monitored at least twice a year. There’s an ‘output-driven’ approach to managing performance and staff can choose how and when they deliver these within their role.

92% of staff agreed:

I have confidence in the leadership skills of my manager

Wellbeing

80% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Wellbeing Workdays aim to help staff feel their best. For example, the organisation hands out sun-cream samples at the beginning of summer. Staff have also been challenged to take vegetables home, and make something and share it on Yammer. Meditation is available on Fridays.

80% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

My Team

92% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

The Technology team is trying to get the best out of Office 365, including migrating colleagues to various applications in line with their five-year digital strategy. A new intranet shares information and news with colleagues, in addition to regular Breakfast Briefings.

92% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme to all staff or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to all staff