Senior Development Officer

23 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Delivery of OD and engagement activities to support the performance of the organisation and the workforce.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives/targets.

To participate in One to One Performance Development Reviews/Appraisals and contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs

To actively promote the Councils Equal Opportunity Policy and Diversity Strategy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place.

To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. the Councils Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.

To fully understand and be aware of the Councils commitment to the Section 17 duty of the Crime & Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.

At the discretion of the Head of Service such other activities as may from time to time may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.

To assist with the development and implementation of OD change and engagement activities to deliver the Council s People Strategy priorities.

Support organisational change and transformation through delivery of effective OD interventions.

Coordinate the planned delivery and evaluation of the organisational development programmes.

Contribute to the achievement and maintenance of external accreditation (e.g. IIP and professional awards)

Essential Experience Required:

Experience of Effectively evaluate the impact of OD activities is essential.

Experience of interpreting complex issues and information in order to effectively convey a message to a variety of audiences is essential.

Experience of latest Organisation Development best practice is essential.

Experience of employee engagement initiatives is essential.

Experience of Talent Management strategies and their implementation is essential.

Essential Qualification Required:

Educated to degree level or equivalent is essential.

A relevant professional qualification e.g. CAM CIM CIPR CIPD.

Additional information to note:

Working hours: 37 hours per week.

Some evening/weekend work may be required (for which the post holder will be entitled to time off in lieu).

The role closes soon please apply ASAP.