Senior Workforce and Od Adviser

3 weeks ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

**The opportunity**

We’ve got an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to join our Workforce Development team in the position of Senior Workforce and Organisation Development Adviser. It’s a chance to be appointed to a role where you can make a difference to our people’s experience, our current and future workforce, our organisation and ultimately the community we serve.

You’ll play a key role in our Workforce Development team, championing instrumental changes across the organisation through the delivery of strategic initiatives that will enhance the Council’s performance through its people. You’ll partner with colleagues in embedding a learning culture where everyone wants to take ownership for their own personal growth while creating modern, interesting and bite size ways in which to learn, that recognises and takes into account individual learning styles, because we want a blend of options that our people can choose from.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Council you’ll use your creative and innovative skill set to design and develop effective talent and workforce strategies targeted at ensuring that we have the right people with the right skills at the right time so that we can meet customer demand and provide a service that rivals others. We want an organisational and people development approach that’s award winning, so if you want an exciting challenge, then you’re exactly what we’re looking for.

**Interested? Great, then please keep reading**

**The role**

You’ll have experience of a wide range of organisational development and learning initiatives and solutions which will inspire a learning culture. You’ll have successfully demonstrated your ability to support business change and develop initiatives that support service improvement and employee growth.

We’re looking for a colleague who has an excellent understanding of engaging people in organisational and individual development, who is excited about promoting and embedding new ways to learn. You’ll have a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways in which to modernise and make learning something that is always interesting and meaningful. You’ll make data driven decisions and produce reports highlighting how we can future proof the Council by ensuring that our offer is adaptable, and our approach tailored to meet the aspirations of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

This really is a unique and brilliant opportunity to join a team who want to make a difference and help us be the employer of choice. You can be part of developing a very different approach and culture so that we can meet the challenges ahead and respond to the fast-changing needs of our people, communities and businesses.

**The person**

We are looking for someone who is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can bring their whole self to work and succeed in being the best version of themselves.

You’ll have a can-do attitude, embrace change, strive for continuous improvement and be focused on doing the right thing, so we deliver positive outcomes for Gateshead Council, our people, our customers and our partners. You’ll possess high levels of resilience, be adaptive, have a creative mindset and be willing to collaborate with others and work in partnership. You’ll be expected to provide advice, guidance and support to your colleagues using your effective, clear and concise communication skills. You’ll build sustainable and trusted relationships quickly, have experience of working at this level currently and enjoy a rewarding challenge. We’re looking for someone who loves people and organisational development and who has the ability to navigate change while bringing others on the journey with you.

**The salary**

The starting salary for this role is £43,516 rising to £46,549 (pay award pending).

**What else is in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer, here’s just a few of the highlights**
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support.
- You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes
- You’ll get generous annual leave package of 28 days annual leave for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years continuous service, plus bank holidays
- You’ll have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year
- You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly in order to deliver service demands and support your work life balance, we call it Smart Working
- A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
- You’ll get full access to our fantastic employee benefits scheme where you get instant access to a range of fantastic savings to support every aspect of your li

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