Talent Organisational Development and Learning Lead
Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Are you passionate about developing talent, driving organisational growth, and creating impactful learning experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Resources HR & OD team as a Talent Organisational Development & Learning Lead.
We currently have two positions available:
1x permanent post
1x Secondment/Fixed Term contract to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
About us
We are part of the Resources HR & OD team, dedicated to empowering our workforce and driving organisational excellence. As a forward-thinking council, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where our employees can thrive, develop, and make a real difference in the community.
Our mission is to support our colleagues in achieving their full potential through innovative talent development, effective learning strategies, and collaborative organisational development initiatives. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of adaptability, professional curiosity, and trust, ensuring we deliver high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of our organisation and the people we serve.
Join us and be part of a team that values ambition, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact. Together, we can shape a brighter future for our organisation and community.
About the role
As the Talent Organisational Development & Learning Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering organisational development, career development projects, and learning strategies. You will lead initiatives to grow internal talent, support colleagues in fulfilling their potential, and ensure the organisation is equipped to meet future challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading talent development projects and providing expert advice on learning and development strategies.
- Managing corporate learning and development platforms to ensure effective and engaging training delivery.
- Designing and facilitating learning interventions, workshops, and career development sessions.
- Advising on strategic matters in complex situations, including change management and organisational development.
- Developing and promoting high-quality learning strategies tailored to the organisation’s evolving needs.
- Managing and evaluating data to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives and making evidence-based recommendations.
- Line managing a team of talent development colleagues, including performance management and career development.
- Collaborating across the HR service to enhance talent, engagement, and retention strategies.
Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About you
We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional with:
- Proven OD/HR experience within a large, complex organisation.
- Experience of providing professional advice and support in complex situations
- Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
- Strategic awareness, problem-solving abilities, and a creative approach to delivering solutions.
- Authority and credibility to build relationships and represent the service at senior levels.
- A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience (essential).
- A professional qualification in a relevant area such as CIM, CIPD, or CIPFA (desirable).
Other information
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
Number of positions available: 2
Interview date: To be confirmed
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: [email protected]
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions
For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Our values and culture
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
About the Business Unit
Resources cover a wide range of specialisms, including Human Resources, Finance, ICT and Business Operations. Our main focus is supporting the other directorates to provide the best possible service to our residents. To do that, we have to make sure we have the right people in the right roles across the organisation. From our finance teams, working strategically to ensure the best value from public money; to HR keeping our employees healthy and happy, each service is vital in making sure Buckinghamshire Council has what it needs to run effectively and efficiently.
As well as providing high quality services to other areas of the Council, you could also be helping us build on the revenue which comes from our external clients. If you are ambitious, customer-focussed and bursting with new ideas, we want to hear from you.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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