Leadership and Management Development Consultant
£500 per day (umbrella)
Essex - Hybrid
The Opportunity
A forward-thinking council is seeking an experienced Leadership and Management Development Consultant to support its goal of becoming a pioneering, learning-focused organisation. This role will enhance leadership and management capabilities to meet current and future needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and Implement Programs: Create and execute innovative leadership and management development solutions aligned with business goals.
- Procure and Manage Programs: Oversee external program procurement, ensuring quality and contract management.
- Deliver Development Solutions: Facilitate workshops, provide executive coaching, and offer consultancy to develop tailored solutions.
- Support Talent Strategy: Address talent needs through targeted leadership and management initiatives.
- Measure Impact: Establish robust methods for evaluating program effectiveness, using performance data.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with People & Transformation and People Business Partnering teams to implement cross-functional programs.
- Develop Partnerships: Enhance leadership capabilities across the county by fostering key partnerships.
Qualifications
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent at managing stakeholders and delivering projects quickly.
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in Leadership and Management Development across all levels.
- Problem Solving: Proven ability to solve complex issues and innovate.
- Impact Evaluation: Skilled in designing impact evaluations and using evidence-based practices.
- Consulting Experience: Experienced in guiding stakeholders through collaborative decision-making.
- Facilitation Skills: Confident in leading workshops and development interventions.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong diagnostic and analytical skills with a strategic focus.
- Project Management: Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects.