The role
As an Organisational Development Officer, you’ll play a central role in shaping an inclusive, dynamic environment that supports growth, engagement, and innovation. Working closely with the Organisational Development Partner, your expertise will be key in delivering initiatives that enhance employee engagement, recognition, and equality, diversity, and inclusion across our organisation.
Your day-to-day will involve leading and supporting a variety of projects designed to foster a positive and inclusive workplace. You’ll be responsible for coordinating engagement activities, organising workshops, and managing the production of essential materials like presentations and reports. Collaborating across teams, you’ll work with colleagues at every level to ensure that the council's priorities and people power plan come to life through innovative and engaging organisational development programs.
In addition, you’ll manage the employee survey and staff awards event, ensuring these key initiatives run smoothly and make a meaningful impact. You’ll also play a vital role in maintaining the organisational development intranet pages, ensuring that they’re always updated with relevant, helpful information. Whether it’s arranging events or supporting finance processes, your contribution will ensure that the wider OD team operates seamlessly.
At the heart of your role is the mission to champion a more inclusive, anti-racist organisation. You'll have the opportunity to model and inspire positive behaviours that reflect the council's values, while being part of a team that’s truly committed to making a difference. This is more than just a role - it's a chance to drive meaningful change and support a thriving organisational culture.
Key responsibilities:
• Assist in delivering creative solutions for employee engagement, recognition, and fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop the culture, behaviours, and capabilities required to achieve the council’s strategic goals.
• Lead and support workshops, both in-person and virtually, while co-ordinating key employee engagement events and activities.
• Maintain the organisational development intranet pages, ensuring accurate, up-to-date content is accessible to all employees.
• Support in delivering the annual employee survey and staff awards event, ensuring they are successful and impactful.
• Provide administrative support to the Organisational Development team, assisting with everything from finance processes to organising away days and social events.
How will you make an impact as our Organisational Development Officer?
To excel in this role, you’ll bring a combination of expertise and passion for driving positive change.
• Strong knowledge of organisational development or change initiatives, particularly in a local authority or similar setting
• Proven experience in delivering or supporting workshops, presentations, and other development programs
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Confident in working independently and using initiative to solve challenges creatively
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate with colleagues at all levels
• Proficiency in using digital tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other creative software to support projects
• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion, particularly in the context of building an anti-racist organisation
• Ability to interpret and present data clearly to support decision-making processes across the organisation
Additional details
We will only consider applications from internal candidates, that are current employees or agency workers on an active assignment.
For an informal chat about the role, or if you would like any further information, please contact Clare Minzako, Organisational Development Partner by email at clare.minzako@southwark.gov.uk
Benefits and more information:
In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:
• A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)
• Strong supportive senior management team
• Regular one to one supervision
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Clear career development pathways
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Season ticket and cycle loans
• Annual Leave starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 35 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)
• Wellbeing programme
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
• Social clubs and staff groups
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
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: 25/10/2024 at 23:59
Interview Date: 05/11/2024
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 programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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