Job summary
Employer heading
Organisational Development Manager
Band 7
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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in this role as an Organisational Development Manager within the expanding People & Organisational Development Team. The post holder will have significant experience of delivering OD interventions and leading a team.
The role will support the Head of Organisational Development with organisational development interventions in relation to leadership development, team development, talent management, wellbeing, inclusion and organisational change to support the delivery of national and local priorities and will be a champion for organisational development, service change and innovation.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, proactive, creative, hands-on and collaborative individual with strong leadership skills and an interest in building relationships at every level within the organisation and with external partners. You will be required to work within an agile working environment which will include home working and visits to sites across Wales.
This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 30/05/2025 due to maternity cover
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The Organisational Development Manager will lead on the delivery of a range of corporate well-being and inclusion interventions across the organisation that have been identified through the NWSSP People and Organisational Development strategy, the Integrated Medium Term Plan and NHS Wales Staff Survey results helping to improve the organisational culture and wellbeing of staff in line with our Visions and Values.
They will have responsibility for the line management of members of the Organisational Development team, adjusting to organisational pressures and the dynamic needs of the wider organisation.
They will have responsibility for overseeing the development and evaluation of well-being and inclusion interventions internally within NWSSP. Responsibilities of the post will include the implementation of a diversity and inclusion action plan and strategies in line with national priorities, developing a reliable service that meets the needs of the organisation.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and experience in the inclusion, well-being training and OD field, highlighted by theoretical and practical experience, to undertake this post. Additionally, the post holder will have in-depth experience of staff management in order to develop a highly motivated professional OD team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters level qualification in Human Resource Management, Leadership, OD, or Adult Learning or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- Further and Adult Education and Teaching Certificate Stage 1 (or Equiv.)
- Recognised Leadership qualification
- Recognised coaching qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of working in a complex organisation and a training background
- Knowledge of leadership theories and experience of delivering these in management and leadership training
- Knowledge and experience of leading various OD interventions
- Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of NHS and non-NHS organisations
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Experience of leading projects
Desirable criteria
- Experience of using coaching to support people development
- Experience of OLM/ESR
- Project Management Qualification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to assimilate complex ideas/material.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- IT Skills (word processing, spreadsheets & presentation software)
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julia Denyer
- Job title
- Head of Organisational Development
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 029 2150 0486
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