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Head of od and people projects

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Dovetail & Slate
Posted: 15 June
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Head of Organisational Development and People Projects

I'm currently supporting a leading college seeking a Head of Organisational Development and People Projects to join their People team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic HR/OD professional to lead on culture, leadership and people transformation within a values-driven education environment.

What you'll be doing:

* Leading OD, engagement and people transformation strategies aligned to the College's strategic plan
* Driving culture change, leadership development and capability frameworks across the organisation
* Leading workforce planning, organisational design and HR transformation projects
* Using people data and analytics to inform decision making and reporting at senior level
* Improving engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and retention through targeted initiatives
* Overseeing HR policies, toolkits and continuous improvement of people processes
* Working with senior leaders, unions and key stakeholders to embed change
* Developing staff voice, employer branding and professional learning initiatives

What we're looking for:

* Experience in OD, HR transformation or strategic people roles in a complex organisation
* Strong track record of delivering change and people projects
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
* Strong analytical skills with experience using workforce data
* Experience in learning, leadership or capability development
* CIPD qualification (desirable) and degree-level education (desirable)

A great opportunity to shape culture, leadership and the employee experience at a strategic level within education.

Location: West Midlands Salary: c£50,000 (DOE)

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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