Overview
Workforce and OD Officer – 0
Our Benefits
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.
You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!
Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
About the role
We are transforming our HR and Organisational Development functions within the council to ensure that we have a fit for purpose structure to enable the next chapter in our journey, supporting the achievement of our corporate priorities and ensuring the council can respond to its changing workforce needs.
As such, we are in the process of implementing a new structure, with some new roles and teams. We currently have a number of potential vacancies that we will need to fill, so that we have the capacity to deliver an excellent service.
Are you passionate about driving meaningful organisational change and helping people perform at their best?
Join our Workforce and Organisational Development team as we shape the future of North Northamptonshire Council (NNC).
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a variety of Organisational Development (OD) interventions that align with NNC’s workforce strategy. You will play a key part in adopting sustainable workforce change by balancing structural elements.
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Hudson Helen.hudson@northnorthants.gov.uk
About you
We are looking for a proactive and strategic Organisational Development & Workforce Lead with a strong background in HR, workforce planning, and organisational development.
You will have a passion for driving change, delivering impactful workforce initiatives, land working collaboratively with senior leaders to shape the future of our organisation.
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Proven experience in HR, Learning & Development, or a fast-paced transformation environment
Experience leading and supporting HR and workforce projects, implementing effective change initiatives, and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and managers to co-design solutions that align with business needs and workforce priorities.
A basic understanding of employment law.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Comfortable working flexibly and using technology to deliver innovative, business-focused solutions.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office programs to support data analysis and workforce planning.
Please note that any at risk individuals who apply for the role who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria and skills for a suitable role, will be given priority over other applicants.
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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