Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for creating inspiring workplaces? At Southwark, our staff are our greatest strength. They bring the power - the power to create, connect, and drive our community forward. As our new Senior Organisational Development (OD) Partner, you'll immerse yourself in this dynamic energy, leveraging your expertise at a leading, progressive public service provider.
This is your chance to shine. To lead the design and delivery of strategies, programmes, and projects that enhance our organisational effectiveness. Beyond your knack for connecting with people, you are an OD expert who provides invaluable advice to our senior leadership and managers across our organisation.
With your specialist knowledge, you'll steer programmes and projects that align with our borough plan Southwark 2030 and People Plan, truly transforming how our council operates.
Your Mission is to Drive Change and Inspire:
- In this pivotal role, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues at every level of the council to cultivate the culture, behaviours, and capabilities needed to achieve the ambitious goals of our council delivery plan and Southwark 2030 vision.
- You'll design and implement creative OD interventions, collaborating closely with others to bring your vision to life.
- You'll lead the design and delivery of impactful strategies, programmes, and projects that enhance our organisational effectiveness, including championing our People Power Plan which places staff and residents at the core of all we do.
- As a subject matter expert in Organisational Development, engagement, and related disciplines such as change and communications, you'll provide invaluable insights and guidance.
- You'll spearhead programmes, projects, and initiatives that advance our strategies for employee engagement and recognition, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.
How will you make an impact:
- Previous experience working in OD and Communications ideally gained working in a Local Authority or Public Sector.
- Your extensive experience in OD and a proven track record of driving change in large, complex organisations will be the foundation of your success.
- Your dedication to professional development, along with your ability to manage communication programmes and support others, will ensure you thrive in this role.
- Excellent communication skills are key to conveying OD and Comms requirements, providing updates, and addressing issues clearly and effectively.
- Share examples of how you've ensured high-quality outcomes in your previous roles as an Organisational Development Partner or similar.
- Demonstrate your leadership excellence and experience in motivating OD and Comms teams to achieve outstanding results.
- Illustrate your understanding of EDI principles and how you've applied them to create inclusive, collaborative work environments.
- Strong proficiency with a variety of IT systems and applications.
- This role offers flexible home working blended with travel to our London Bridge HQ and other council offices.
About Southwark Council
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Salary Range: £56,271 - £69,990
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11:59 PM on 28th of August 2024
Interview Dates: W/C 9th of September 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.