Organisational Development

About the role
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We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Organisational Development (OD) Coordinator to join our fast-paced team. This role is pivotal in supporting the Organisational Development function, ensuring smooth delivery of induction programmes, mandatory training, and key OD projects across a large organisation of approximately 2,300 employees.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Coordinating induction processes and ensuring new starters are booked onto all required sessions.
• Monitoring attendance for training and following up with staff.
• Managing new starter data: sending welcome emails and induction invitations.
• Providing high-level administrative support for OD projects, including:
• Booking meetings and venues
• Supporting resource development (e.g., creating games and learning materials)
• Reviewing and collating feedback from training and induction sessions; presenting data in a clear, digestible format.
• Routine administration:
• Minute-taking
• Managing OD files on Teams
• Monitoring and responding to the OD inbox
• Running reports and analysing data.
• Coordinating calendars, booking rooms, and arranging Teams meetings.
• Coordinating OD events
• Managing own workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

About you:
We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to use initiative and think on their feet.
• A strong communicator who can work collaboratively.
• Innovative and responsive in a changing environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a large organisation.
• Able to problem solve and manage time effectively

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Level 3 Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in change management or organisational development.

We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection.
This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

If you want to be part of a strong, supportive team where you can further develop your professional skills and have experience supporting on key initiatives and projects and taking ownership of the administration, we would love to hear from you

We offer a generous holiday entitlement and an attractive benefits package.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 28th November or earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

Interviews will be held on 4th December 2025 via MS Teams.

Help us to change children and young people's lives

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.