Program | 6 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid | Starting ASAP Day Rate: TBC About the Role: Lead the planning, development, and delivery of HR and OD systems improvement programmes, focusing on automation, self-service, reporting, and enhanced customer experience. Manage a small team, budgets, and ensure compliance with council policies. Main Duties: Programme Delivery: Initiate, implement, and monitor systems development projects; produce reports and business cases. Stakeholder Engagement: Advise SMT, Members, and services on HR/OD systems; liaise with software providers and external partners. Change & Improvement: Identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction improvements. Team Leadership: Line-manage systems development staff; support skills development and workforce planning. Budget & Compliance: Manage resources within budget; ensure adherence to council regulations and health & safety standards. Quality Assurance: Maintain performance reporting systems and deliver agreed outcomes. Essential Skills & Experience: Managing complex projects/programmes and teams. Developing/managing HR/OD systems and databases. Presenting complex information clearly. Engaging diverse stakeholders; budget management (desirable). HR/OD systems, project/programme methodologies, political context. This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.