Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner

Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner

Temporary 6 months (with possible extension)

The Role: This role is vital in ensuring the successful delivery of the OD and learning function, aimed at enhancing the capacity of leaders, line managers, and the wider workforce. The post holder will lead in specific areas of the NIFRS People Strategy, aligning them with the priorities of the organisation. These areas may include leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, and coaching.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with several defined business areas, providing expert L&OD advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the design, development and delivery of HR/L&OD objectives and projects as outlined in the NIFRS People Strategy.
• To provide expert L&OD advice and to support the delivery of key strategic organisational change and learning objectives.
• Collaborate with a wide scope of internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and implement learning and organisational development programmes.
• Supervision and performance management of L&OD employees.
• To represent the L&OD manager as required and provide support and cover to ensure resilience as far as practicable
• Design, develop and implement organisational change management initiatives from inception to delivery, minimising resistance and using influence to encourage buy-in.
• Conduct thorough assessments through external people frameworks, such as Investors in People and to create tailored frameworks for the organisation to measure Employee Engagement/ Workforce Development, to identify complex issues and challenges within the organisation's culture and processes.
• To support the design, development and implementation of the NIFRS values and behavioural framework and code of ethics and act as a change champion.
• To research, develop and generate recommendations for change and improvement, using a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, systems, data compilation and analysis, incorporating professional and industry best practice and benchmarking activities
• To ensure that multiple change projects can progress at the same time applying project management methodology ensuring agreed deadlines are met.
• Take a lead role in the design, delivery and management of OD&L initiatives, in line with organisational need. Champion, promote and embed new ideas, innovations, and ways of working. Influence key decision-makers and overcome resistance to promote the adoption of L&OD initiatives.
• Work closely with stakeholders in the design, delivery, development and implementation of Strategies using fresh and innovative approaches.

Note: This summary of responsibilities and personal duties is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake various other duties as deemed necessary and commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post. NIFRS reserves the right to update the Job Description to reflect the changing needs of the Service in consultation with the post holder.

Essential Criteria:

• Possess a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Have Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), with a view to reaching Chartered membership within 6 months
• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience of working in a Learning & Development/OD role providing specialist advice and guidance on Learning/Organisational Development matters.

Can demonstrate

• Can demonstrate experience in the design and delivery / developing and implementing L&OD & interventions.
• A detailed understanding of organisational dynamics, change management in the research, development and implementation of HR policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Can demonstrate experience developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate organisational development and learning.
• Can demonstrate experience in conducting Learning Needs Analysis and in the evaluation of training.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and effectively under competing deadlines.
• Can demonstrate strong experience with IT and Digital Skills in a range of software to create tailored digital solutions to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Possess a full, current UK driving licence or have access to a form of transport which enables them to fulfil the full requirements of the job.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within local government or a public sector organisation.
• Possess a recognised teaching/ training qualification.
• Assessor/Internal Verifier qualification

Hours of work: Monday- Friday 36.25hrs

Rate of Pay: £21.09 per hour

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