Organisational Development Partner

Organisational Development Partner

Salary Range: £38,626 - £40,476 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)

Post: 1 post, Full Time, 37 hours a week, Permanent

Location: Joint Training Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SU

Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced OD Partner to join our team, dedicated to enhancing how we support and develop our people. If you're looking for a role filled with variety and challenge, with a focus on leadership, facilitating development activities, and shaping our organisational culture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this role, you’ll plan, develop, and implement key OD initiatives across the Service, driving high levels of employee engagement and building a high-performing, change-ready culture. You’ll work on themes such as values and behaviours, talent and performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, coaching, mentoring, and workforce planning.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you’ll bring a strategic approach to OD, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our workforce and respond effectively to both local and national challenges. Your expertise will be central to promoting a holistic ‘people, processes, and systems’ approach that supports leadership development and cultural transformation across our organisation.

If you're ready to make an impact and drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you!

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours; however, you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer:

1. Flexible working hours.
2. Family friendly policies.
3. Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
4. Free, secure on-site car parking.
5. Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
6. Employee discount scheme (Boost).
7. Employee support networks.
8. Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
9. Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
10. Ongoing training and development opportunities.
11. Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
12. Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Please be advised that we are currently in the process of introducing a new Job Evaluation scheme and will also be reviewing the pay and grading structure. As a result of this, all Support roles will be re-evaluated.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 1st December 2024.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16th December 2024.

To submit your application please click ‘Apply’ now!