Senior Organisation Development Lead

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Senior Organisation Development Lead

Matlock, Derbyshire/Hybrid

£44,433 to £47,925 - Plus market leading package (see below)

Develop our Future and Yours!

If you’re passionate about driving cultural change then we invite you apply for this new inspiring role as our Senior Organisation Development Lead where you will be at the forefront of shaping our future, developing engaging leaders, and nurturing talent across our organisation.

Reporting to the Organisation Development Manager within the Learning & Development team, this role will lead and deliver large, new complex and transformational Organisation Development projects which are council wide, from concept to implementation that will support the effective development, deployment and delivery of the Council plan and people strategy.

A proactive, self-starter who is confident to lead projects independently and collaborate with others to deliver.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team and work together to drive positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver robust strategies for leadership development, talent management, performance management and employee engagement, ensuring fit for purpose solutions are delivered aligned to future organisational needs.
• Efficiently identify, determine cause, propose and implement solutions to solve complex problems across the full range of OD workstreams.
• Design and implement effective leadership learning solutions that drive cultural change and align with our strategic objectives, including our leadership forums.
• Spearhead talent development initiatives to support strategic workforce plans, including career planning, development workshops and succession planning, to ensure a pipeline of talent.
• Collaborate and work across the HR function to drive organisational change, partnering with our HRBPs to enable the delivery of organisation development priorities and ensure our customers/end users are both involved and engaged in the importance in our high performing culture.
• Work closely with the Senior Employee Engagement Lead, interpreting feedback from employee voice and leaders and ensuring all new OD initiatives are linked to the internal communications strategy as well as our strategic narrative and organisational integrity
• Lead on benchmarking and implement best practise across the full sphere of OD activity based on internal and external expertise and experience within and outside the sector.

Qualifications and Skills Required: 

• Proven experience in developing and deploying OD strategies within a large, complex organisation.
• Experience of the breadth of organisation development in previous roles is essential with specialist knowledge of cultural change, talent management, leadership development, performance management, apprenticeships and implementing large transformational projects in a unionised environment
• Supporting complex transformational and cultural change.
• Strong problem solving skills, a wide network to bring new ideas and share best practice
• Strong project management, organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to think strategically and balance service and HR business needs, with sound decision making skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with relevant qualifications such as CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.

Please review the attached job and person profile for further detail about this role.

What we offer you: 

• 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
• and much more!

At Derbyshire County Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where every individual can thrive. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to Apply:

If you're a forward-thinking HR professional with a passion for driving organisational change and nurturing talent, we want to hear from you!

The Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering statement outlining your suitability for the role, including how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities and requirements outlined above. CVs submitted without covering letters will not be considered.

Make your application today and join us in shaping the future at Derbyshire County Council!

Provisional Interview Dates: Week Commencing 18^th May 2026

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.