HR & OD
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated applicant to join our HR & OD Team, in supporting the Housing Service. The post is full time, with a minimum of 2 days per week on site, for a period of 2 years.
The position will involve leading the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive Learning and Development programme and ensuring compliance with the new Competence and Conduct Standard introduced under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. The role will involve working closely with Senior Officers across the Housing Service to support the continuous development of the housing workforce.
The successful applicant must have Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent in Learning and Development and have experience of working in or with Housing Services or local government.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Nicole Howarth via N.Howarth@bury.gov.uk