Learning & Organisational Development Partner

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for Learning & Organisational Development Partner on a 3 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 37 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:30pm.

Job Purpose:

The post holder will use their highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of learning and development to support the Council’s Strategic Plans. The role is varied and will lead, develop, implement and embed a range of learning and development initiatives that support our new People Strategy and organisational capability. Key workstreams will include the design, development and some delivery of management development programmes, supporting our coaching and mentoring schemes, as well as supporting / facilitating council change initiatives to improve our organisational capability and realise the Council’s ambition to be a high performing organisation.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Implementation of all aspects of Learning & Organisational Development activity in support of the delivery of key L&D workstreams.
• Design and implementation of the new management development programmes. This will include scoping content and identifying resources to support the programmes, delivering parts of the programme, working with partners across the organisation to develop a communications plan, engaging line managers and participants and launch of the programmes.
• Liaise with internal and external partners and providers in the commissioning of learning & development activity.
• To encourage and develop internal and external partnerships with a range of stakeholders from staff and managers to external providers.
• Supporting other management & leadership development activities including launching the DMBC coaching & mentoring schemes and review of the annual appraisal process.
• Develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate the impact of L&OD interventions including face to face training, team building, e-learning, management & leadership development, coaching and mentoring.
• Work with business analysts to utilise data and intelligence, including benchmarking data to challenge and influence business decision making.
• Develop the learning and development offer for the Council, ensuring that activity is aligned to the Council’s vision and priorities in line with best practice and current thinking.
• Make full and appropriate use of digital technology and HR information systems to support and enhance effective working practices for self and customers.
• To be accountable for and promote equal opportunity, diversity and community cohesion to meet Council, Directorate and Service objectives. All employees have a responsibility not only for their own behaviour, but also for others regarding equality of opportunity. Any incident must be reported.
• To participate in a Performance Review and Development meeting and undertake a plan of training where necessary. Develop his/her own skills and expertise in a professional manner.
• In addition to all the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties that are commensurate with post holder’s level, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.
• To represent the Council and Directorate in a professional manner meeting the Corporate and Directorate aims. To comply with Directorate and Corporate policies.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel & Development or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development and keeping up to date with employment law and best practice across all sectors
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and to tight deadlines and projects across a range of related subjects
• A Knowledge of Equality & Diversity issues
• Ability to anticipate and understand challenges/opportunities
• Desire to drive change to support transformation of the council
• High-level problem solving with the ability to balance risks and make decisions
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to identify and manage workloads and deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to work across the division as required
• High-level customer service skills with a business solution focus
• Excellent inter-personal skills and in particular the ability to negotiate and influence by expressing ideas and views
• IT literate
• Political sensitivity and awareness of local government issues

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Jordan.