Organisation Development Business Partner (Up to 12 months)

Join Our Dynamic Team as an Organisational Development (OD) Partner!

Are you passionate about cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and high performance within a leading social housing provider?  Are you looking for an opportunity where you can create new learning programmes and embed a brand new LMS system?

If so, we are seeking an experienced individual to drive our organisational and learning development initiatives to new heights.

Offered on a temporary basis, up to 12 months covering maternity, this hybrid role will see you working from home, whilst also regularly travelling between our offices (Boston, Rushden, Peterborough) to engage with your stakeholders and customers understanding and supporting in the delivery of their learning requirements.

As the cornerstone of our staff's knowledge growth, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing OD and change management strategies. This role will include spearheading initiatives, and building excellent relationships with stakeholders that foster a high-performance culture, championing diversity, and promoting continuous learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the subject matter expert in organisational and learning development.
• Embedding our brand new LMS system into the Group.
• Designing and delivering OD strategies and interventions that propel our organisation towards excellence.
• Identifying opportunities for performance enhancement through internal diagnosis and external research.
• Developing a robust staff skills and knowledge database to maximise organisational talents.
• Contributing to the development of our people strategy and associated action plans.

What we're looking for:

• Subject matter expertise in Organisation Development.
• Ability to convert learning needs analysis into 1–3 year programmes
• Experience in evaluating learning interventions and measuring behaviour change.
• Proficiency in designing and delivering learning and development programs.
• Experience with workforce planning and closing skills gaps through OD solutions.
• Sound business acumen, good budget management skills,  and the ability to track return on investment.
• Experience managing an OD team and the apprenticeship levy.
• Join us and be part of a team committed to driving positive change and achieving strategic objectives.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals and fostering organisational growth, apply now to become an integral part of our journey towards excellence!

What you receive from us

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata to contract)
• Pension Scheme
• Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership)
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Free Eye Tests
• Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave.
• Employee Assistance programme
• Wellbeing Support
• Free flu vaccinations
• Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers

How to apply

Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

Vetting Requirements

The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.

Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.

We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.