Job Title:
Joint Assistant Director of People, Woking
Client:
Waverley Borough Council
Location:
Woking, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
5
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
Job Description:
Guildford and Waverley are working collaboratively to provide sustainable local services to over 270,000 residents, focusing on values of collaboration, value for money, and professionalism. Employing over 1,000 staff, they recognize their employees as their greatest asset.
We seek an exceptional leader to establish and head a newly created Joint People and Organisational Development (OD) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to foster a high-performing culture across two councils and prepare for local government reorganisation challenges.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD-qualified, with a proven track record in strategic people and organisational development within the public sector. Strong leadership skills, clarity of vision, and the ability to inspire teams during significant change are essential to embed a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
As a member of the Joint Leadership Team, you will influence the strategic direction of both councils, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient services to residents of Guildford and Waverley.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and lead confidently through change, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Susan Sale, Joint Strategic Director of Democracy, Law and People, at [emailprotected].
This position is politically restricted.
The closing date for applications is 9:00 am on Tuesday, 6th May 2025.
Interviews will be held on Monday, 19th or Tuesday, 20th May 2025.
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