Organisational Development Manager

• Lead and deliver organisational development (OD) programmes that support the Council’s transformation strategy and people priorities
• Help implement key changes, including new organisational values, operating model, accountability approach, and performance management framework
• Develop and embed a modern performance management system based on clear goals, regular conversations, and accountability
• Design and deliver change and development activities that support culture change, leadership growth, and workforce skills
• Support the rollout of new organisational values and ensure they are understood and used in everyday work
• Work with senior leaders, HR, communications, and other teams to support engagement, learning, and change activities
• Set up and maintain governance, reporting, and success measures to track progress of OD programmes
• Use workforce data, staff feedback, and performance information to support decisions and improvements
• Run workshops, meetings, and development sessions to support change across the organisation
• Help embed a culture of accountability across teams and services
• Work with HR systems teams to make sure processes and systems support performance and OD work
• Provide advice and support to improve leadership, culture, and ways of working across the Council
• Review and improve structures, processes, and working practices to make services more efficient
• Support the use of digital tools and modern working methods to improve service delivery
• Manage, support, and develop the OD team to ensure good performance and delivery
• Prioritise work and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines

• Degree or equivalent experience in HR, Organisational Development, Business, Psychology, or similar field
• Experience working in HR or OD roles, supporting change or transformation projects
• Experience delivering organisational change, culture change, or improvement programmes
• Understanding of project or programme management methods
• Experience working with senior managers and a range of stakeholders
• Ability to design and deliver workshops, training, or development sessions
• Experience using data, feedback, or reports to support decision-making
• Strong communication skills, including writing reports and presenting information clearly
• Good organisation skills and ability to manage several tasks at once
• Ability to work in a changing or complex environment
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience managing or supporting a team (desirable)
• Understanding of local government or politically sensitive environments (desirable)
• Ability to lead, influence, and support others through change, * Do you have a degree or equivalent experience in HR, Organisational Development, Business, Psychology, or similar field?

Experience:

• organisational development (OD) : 2 years (required)
• HR or OD roles, supporting change or transformation projects : 2 years (required)