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Head of OD and Change - Local Authority

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Mexborough, South Yorkshire S64 5ST

Salary

£450 - £500 per day

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Head of OD and Change position offers a daily rate of £450 - £500 via Umbrella.
  • Located in Rotherham, this role supports hybrid working arrangements.
  • Candidates should possess significant experience in a complex environment, ideally with a background in both public and private sectors.
  • The role involves leading the Council’s OD and Change team and driving continuous improvement across various service priorities.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and a track record in delivering innovative OD solutions are essential for success in this position.
Head of OD and Change
  • Daily Rate: £450 - £500 via Umbrella
  • Location: Rotherham (Hybrid Working)

We are seeking a forward-thinking, proactive, and dynamic Head of OD and Change to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our workforce approaches, ensuring high performance and that our leaders and managers embody our core values and behaviours. If you have diverse transformation experience and can inspire the trust and confidence of senior leaders, we want to hear from you.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Lead the Council’s OD and Change team as part of the Assistant Chief Executive’s directorate, supporting an ambitious and wide-ranging change programme.
  • Work collaboratively with service leads while providing assurance to the Strategic Leadership Team.
  • Drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation by ensuring that managers and individuals are engaged, developed, and supported in their roles.
  • Handle responsibilities across various service priorities including OD, organisational change, employee engagement, EDI, learning and development, and Health and Social Care workforce transformation.
  • Build relationships and forge strong, robust partnerships with senior officers across the council and with external partners.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience of working in a complex and challenging environment, ideally within both public and private sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to work confidently at all levels in an organisation to obtain buy-in and drive forward with momentum.
  • Strong track record in delivering innovative OD solutions.
  • Understanding of OD, organisational change, employee engagement, EDI, learning and development, and Health and Social Care workforce transformation.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to create and maintain robust partnerships.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to play a pivotal role in significant organisational development.
  • Work within a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence.
  • Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility and balance.

To apply for the Head of OD and Change position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.