Organisational and Leadership Development Manager

We are looking for a credible, creative and collaborative OD and learning professional who can turn strategy into meaningful action. You will bring:

• A proven track record in organisational development, learning, leadership development or culture change within a complex organisation
• Experience of designing and delivering leadership programmes, learning pathways and development interventions that improve capability and performance
• Strong facilitation, coaching, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to use workforce insight, training needs analysis and evaluation data to shape priorities and demonstrate impact
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating a positive employee experience
• Confidence managing projects, suppliers, contracts and budgets to deliver quality, value for money and continuous improvement

Qualifications required

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent experience, with evidence of continued professional development
• Coaching qualification, accreditation or demonstrable coaching experience

Experience and skills required

• Experience leading organisational development and change initiatives in partnership with senior leaders
• Experience designing, commissioning, delivering and evaluating learning and leadership development solutions
• Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, performance management and employee engagement approaches
• Ability to analyse workforce data, identify skills gaps and translate insight into clear recommendations and action plans
• Experience promoting inclusive practice and supporting culture, equality and inclusion initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Collett, Head of People –  acollett@bucksfire.gov.uk