Permanent Contract | £53,802 to £59,196 per annum (Scale M) | 37 hours per week | Norwich
Do you have a passion for organisational development (OD)? Do you have expertise in project programme management of multiple projects in a large diverse public sector organisation? Are you an experienced HR team leader who can engage and motivate a team of skilled HR practitioners?
Can you provide diagnostics, insight and professional advice on OD strategies and good project management practices to managers and HR colleagues across Council services?
The People Projects team provides HR project workstream management, change support and guidance to Council managers to enable the successful delivery of a range of medium to large continuous improvement projects and programmes, working in close partnership with key internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for a team manager who has a sound understanding of organisational development theory and practice, along with solid project programme management skills, to manage the HR People Project Team.
You will have primary responsibility for successful delivery of HR programme outcomes, including the establishment of appropriate governance and assurance, monitoring progress, managing risks and issues, and ensuring the business readiness for change. You will be expected to contribute to, and sometimes lead, the development of OD change interventions, good practice standards, process mapping along with project delivery and reporting templates.
Reporting to the Assistant Director OE, Workforce and Talent, the ideal team manager will have a can-do approach, who is a self-starter, able to manage a complex workload and work collaboratively within the wider HR team.
You will:
- Have initiative and clear ownership for your deliverables so you require minimal supervision.
- Be a strong and visible communicator that can build a reputation as a trusted adviser to HR and the business.
- Have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of project methodologies and how they can effectively be applied across a diverse and complex organisation.
- Be proactive, and actively able to anticipate existing and future needs of the business.
- Be curious and analytical when it comes to assessing how we continuously improve our HR services.
- Be collaborative and willing at the same time to challenge the status quo.
This post will be a hybrid role with a mix of remote working and office-based working. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hazel Enright, Assistant Director OE, Workforce and Talent on 01603 223081.
Interviews will take place via video technology, where you will have the opportunity to discuss these working arrangements.
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
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Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.
Job description and person specification
You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
- Financial benefits such as:
- ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
- A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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