Head of Organisational Development and Learning

Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is looking for a Head of Organisational Development and Learning to lead the OD/L&D Team. This role involves providing expert advice and guidance on OD/L&D policies and workforce development to ensure consistent practices and interventions. The post holder will oversee the EDI function and workstreams, manage the Apprenticeship Manager, and associated workstreams.

Key responsibilities include managing and developing the Council’s Strategic Workforce Organisational Development Plan, focusing on achieving strategic goals related to cultural transformation and performance excellence. The role requires thought leadership in all aspects of organisational development and design, ensuring the Council possesses the necessary skills, capabilities, values, behaviours, and operational methods for high performance.

Additionally, the post holder will develop and implement best practices in Organisational Development for OD/L&D/EDI activities, resulting in a suite of analytics for reporting to ensure cost-effective performance. Collaboration is essential, working as part of the HR Team aligned with strategic goals and ensuring compliance with all relevant Council policies and procedures for OD/L&D/EDI processes.

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience in a senior HR/OD role with people management experience.
• Experience in using a range of OD Diagnostic tools to scope stakeholder requirements.
• Proven experience in managing multiple OD and L&D Projects in a constantly changing environment.
• Experience of working in uncertainty and role modelling effective leadership behaviours
• Has experience in using psychometric tools. (e.g., 360, Disc, McKinsey 7’s Management development psychometric instruments etc.)
• Can collaboratively work with team and colleagues at all levels to achieve wider organisation abilities.
• Experience of working with senior management and providing appropriate challenge where necessary to improve the council’s position.
• Gained professional qualifications appropriate to post e.g., master’s degree in HRM, master’s level CIPD or equivalent.

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

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Important Note

Our staff are our greatest asset and therefore no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies.

Harrow is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

HARROW REDEPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION
We particularly welcome female applicants, individuals under 25 years of age, those from the Black and Multi Ethnic community, LGBTQIA+ applicants and disabled applicants, as they are under-represented within Harrow Council at this level. Appointment will always, however be made on merit.

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