As Strategic Workforce Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping Wigan Council's culture and driving transformational change. Leading a team of Strategic HR & OD Business Partners, you'll work closely with senior leaders, services, and external partners to embed inclusive practices, develop leadership capability, and align organisational development with our borough-wide strategy, Progress with Unity.
You're an experienced OD and change leader with a strong HR background and a passion for cultural transformation. You bring strategic thinking, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a track record of delivering impactful change. You're confident managing teams, navigating complex environments, thinking creatively and using data to support. You'll need to be adaptable, politically aware, and committed to inclusive leadership and continuous improvement.
About Wigan Council
Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
What We Offer
Wigan Council is a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation committed to making a real difference in people's lives through mission-led leadership. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and community empowerment, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to meaningful change across the borough.
We are proud of our borough and our commitment to Progress with Unity; So if you have the skills and are ready to join a forward-thinking HR & OD team with a passion to make a real difference in shaping the future of our workforce and communities, then please get in touch.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Grade 16, £69,970 - £74,122 per annum. 37 hours per week.
Diversity and Inclusion
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
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