Director of People & Organisational Change
Derbyshire County Council is seeking a visionary leader to drive transformational change and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture as our Director of People and Organisational Change.
About the Role:
This role will lead and direct the council-wide management of transformational workforce changes, overseeing HR, Communications, Strategy and Policy, and Portfolio Management and Transformation functions.
* Lead HR and Organisational Change: Oversee HR, Communications, Strategy and Policy, and Portfolio Management and Transformation functions.
* People Strategy: Refresh and evolve the Council's People Strategy, aligning employment policies and processes with the Council's vision and values.
* Leadership Development: Enhance leadership and management capabilities to foster an empowered leadership culture and drive transformational change.
* Customer Strategy: Oversee external communications, media, stakeholder and employee communications.
* Business Continuity Planning: Act as the strategic lead for Business Continuity Planning, chairing the Business Continuity Group and contributing to the development of the Council's Business Continuity Plan.
* Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Lead the Council's strategic approach to EDI, promoting a fair and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering our People Strategy, ensuring business continuity, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across the Council.
The successful candidate will be joining us during a period of significant transformational change, as we adapt the council's overall operating model to work as one council, and provide the best supporting services we can to colleagues in Adult Social Care & Health, Children's Services and Place.
Requirements:
We are looking for someone with significant experience in leading large, diverse teams and managing transformational change within a complex organisation, which includes recognised trade unions. The ideal candidate will have excellent strategic planning, financial management, and problem-solving abilities.
A credible leader with integrity, excellent business acumen, and a commitment to continuous professional development is required. An inclusive and democratic leadership style that encourages innovation is also essential.
CIPD qualification is desirable, but not necessary.
What We Offer:
We offer a range of benefits including 34 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays), a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, flexi time, and access to various Employee Networks championing inclusivity across the council.
Cycle to work scheme and occupational health service are also available.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an exceptional individual who is passionate about delivering strategic leadership in a vital part of the public sector and driving transformational change to deliver the best services that we can to the residents of Derbyshire.