Our culture

bpha is a Housing Association and a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

We believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s our colleagues, or our residents, customers and partners.

We are an organisation of passionate and valued colleagues, working across a broad variety of roles – from Caretakers and Customer Service Advisors, to Software Developers and Surveyors. All working together, to achieve our mission and deliver quality service for 20,000 homes. 

Michael-Ghulam-Qadir

Working at bpha

The videos below will give some insight of what it’s like to work at bpha.

Greg Cox, Housing Officer

Employment Management Forum

Employment Management Forum

Introduction to our Domestic Abuse Responders

When you work at bpha you’re not just working for an organisation, you’re part of a community. A positive, professional, friendly environment where everyone is valued. We grow, learn, share and contribute to a culture that we can all be proud of.

At bpha you’ll find:

  • A collaborative spirit woven into all our work
  • That we listen to our employees’ views and opinions through a multitude of platforms and engagement activities
  • That we nurture our employees’ growth by investing in personal development and learning
  • Our employeers are given plenty of opportunities to immerse themselves In the business to really understand our culture, where they fit and the impact they can have across their team and the wider business
  • Employees can take part in volunteering opportunities
  • A real care for employees health and wellbeing, through a variety of activities and services.
Colleague laughing in the office

Our three Strategic People Aims

1: The Colleague Experience

Strengthen our employer brand identity, building on our positive Great Place To Work (GPTW) recognition to ensure we can:

    • attract and retain the best people to deliver our objectives

    • enhance the colleague experience so that we improve motivation and aid retention

2: The Colleague Journey

Develop our people to achieve their potential and performance in the right roles with the right skills now and in future, ensuring people have:

    • the skills required for their roles

    • personal growth and development opportunities

    • capable and inclusive leaders and managers

3: Culture, Diversity and Performance

Create a diverse and inclusive work environment where colleagues:

 

    • feel valued, empowered and trusted in their roles
    • have a voice, are listened to and feel safe to challenge and express ideas
    • are recognised and rewarded for good performance

Benefits

We reward our colleagues by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Take a look at our fantastic range of benefits.

Learning and Development

We believe in nurturing the skills, experiences and knowledge of our employees, and creating a progressive environment that invests in their present and future. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

bpha thrives on a diverse and equal culture, that represents and nurtures a wide range of ideas and views. We passionately encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds.