Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Council
Wigan Life Centre
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum.
37 hours per week
Permanent
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!
Your role:
As OD Assistant Business Partner Learning and Development, you’ll help shape and deliver a dynamic learning offer that empowers Team Wigan to grow and thrive. You’ll lead on high-impact initiatives, including leadership development, management fundamentals, and core learning. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you’ll foster a strong learning culture and manage corporate learning contracts. This is a strategic and creative role, offering the chance to influence organisational development across the council.
About you:
You’ll bring energy, creativity, and a passion for learning. With experience in designing and delivering innovative OD interventions, you’ll use data and insights to drive improvement. You’ll be confident managing projects, building relationships, and communicating clearly across a range of audiences. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly and strategically in a fast-paced environment.
About us:
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.
Join a forward-thinking OD team at Wigan Council, where we champion Progress with Unity. We’re proud of our inclusive, collaborative culture and our commitment to supporting a happy, healthy workforce. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, partnership working, and continuous improvement. We offer professional growth opportunities, and a culture rooted in equity and creativity, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in a supportive, values-driven environment.
The contractual hours for this post will be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the role and the service. Work will be carried out across Council buildings and/or Community Venues across the borough. It is our priority to ensure that the role is fulfilled effectively and while there is flexibility to work from home when service delivery allows, the expectation is that staff will attend the workplace for a minimum of two days per week. However, depending on service requirements, you may be required to work your full contractual hours on site at Council buildings and/or Community Venues.
In your application, please clearly demonstrate how your experience, skills, and approach align with the key responsibilities and essential criteria outlined for this role. Show us how you’ll make a difference as part of our team.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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For informal discussions to find out more about the role, please contact Amanda Boughey OD Business Partner
Email: a.boughey@wigan.gov.uk
Interview dates: Priority candidates: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
All other candidates: Tuesday 9th December 2025
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