Head of HR & OD

Head of HR & OD
I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Rutland who are looking for a Head of HR &OD for 3 Months Initially.
The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £375.75 Umbrella per day. The role is in scope of IR35.
Job Purpose
The post holder is responsible for the development of a skilled and effective workforce that is able to deliver high quality services in line with the Council's vision, values and strategic objectives. The post holder will:
Design and lead an organisational development programme to develop the workforce in line with the Council's ambitious modernisation agenda.
Lead work to embed the Council's values, core behaviours and competencies in the day-to-day work and culture of the Council.
Support the development of capacity and capability at all levels throughout the organisation to increase organisational effectiveness and the delivery of high quality, effective and efficient services.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the availability of effective HR support services across the organisation and will act as a strategic business partner for the Council's leadership team providing HR and workforce advice and support.
The post holder will work closely with Council's leadership team and will routinely attend Committee/Member meetings
Duties and Responsibilities
To develop and lead the implementation of an Organisational and Workforce strategy and plan that fosters an organisational culture that is in line with the Council's vision, values and strategic objectives and supports innovation, delivery of high-quality services and productivity.
To work with the Council's leadership team to develop leadership capacity and capability within the organisation at all levels to support enhanced performance and develop of an engaged, motivated and flexible workforce.
To obtain feedback on organisational climate and staff views in order to improve the quality of working life so that staff feel valued, motivated, supported and involved.
To ensure that the Council has an effective approach to talent management and succession planning.
To support the Council to develop new models of working to meet current and future business needs looking at skill mix and role redesign.
To ensure that equality and diversity are championed and fully integrated into all aspects of the workforce and organisational development agenda.
To develop a training plan that supports the culture of continuous learning and self-development for all employees.
Ensure the Council's Health and Safety function operates effectively to meet the needs of residents and staff.
Knowledge & Skills
Experience of operating at a senior professional level in a complex, unionised environment.
Experience of delivering services with a strong customer focus
Experience of policy / procedure development and implementation.
Experience of negotiations with Trade Unions.
Substantial knowledge of employment law.
Experience of leading and managing a team of staff.
Experience of developing and implementing a strategic HR
framework that builds capacity and capability for the future, rationalising and consolidating as necessary
Experience of leading on workforce planning, organisational development, learning and development, and employee relations
Please only apply for this post if you are an experienced Head of HR &OD and available to start on no more than a week's notice.
Thank you
Priyanka Sharma (Eden Brown Synergy)
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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