Assistant Director People Management and Organisational Development
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We are St Helens Borough Council
St Helens is a modernising Council in the North West of England which is passionate and ambitious about the children and adults we support, our communities and our workforce as set out in our Borough Strategy 2021-2030. We are on a journey to ensure that our workforce strategy enables delivery of ambitious plans for our borough, and develops sustainable workforce capability, agility and skills to support our plans many years into the future.
Making a Difference as Assistant Director, People Management & Organisation Development
We have an ambitious transformation journey planned over the next 12 - 24 months which will enable integrated working to deliver an optimal employee experience and efficient operational processes, building on the excellent work to date.
To lead our transformation journey we have established a brand new role for an Assistant Director for People Management and Organisation Development to ensure strategic direction, and even more professional and efficient services commensurate with the size, scale and ambition of our organisation. This role will also lead and support collaboration with our partners across the Liverpool City Region, reflecting our commitment to sector wide development and improvement.
What we are looking for. . . .
This is a really exciting role at a pivotal time for our Council so we're looking for someone with the energy, enthusiasm and resilience to lead us forward in line with our values. You will be collaborative and thrive on working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation including our senior leadership team to deliver a brilliant experience for our internal and external customers. You will know your stuff when it comes to legislation, policy and transformational approaches with a strong ability to bring this to life using data-led approaches and creative organisational solutions. Most of all you will have drive, initiative and a passion for people management including workforce development.
What we can offer. . . .
We are a strong, resilient Council that respects and values the individuality and diversity that every employee brings to the organisation and we strive to create a positive, open and inclusive working environment. We offer great opportunities to develop professionally and in this role you will work closely with a nationally recognised Senior Leadership Team. In addition, we offer a range of attractive benefits and working arrangements;
• Attractive salary
• Flexible working arrangements which enable excellent work/life balance.
• Excellent pension scheme
• Support and training package
• Car lease scheme
• Free on site car parking
Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
You can also contact us first for a chat before applying or to submit your CV in the first instance please email Vicky Willett, Director, Policy & Transformation (vickywillett@sthelens.gov.uk.)
Thank you for your interest in working for us.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan
Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.