Organizational Development Specialist

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation with offices across Scotland, is currently looking to recruit an Organisational Development Specialist for a contract until end of June 2026 on a rate of £24.83 - £26.08/hour (PAYE). This role will be hybrid based.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and scope key organisational development workstreams to support the Organisational Culture and Leadership Programme.
• Design and deliver a variety of organisational development interventions that enable achievement of key strategic priorities.
• Work with the People Manager and other colleagues to support a range of organisational development initiatives across the organisation.
• Provide accurate and timely People advice and guidance to managers and employees on the application of People policies and procedures, including employee relations, terms and conditions, Talent Acquisition and Development, Reward and Benefit, Health and Wellbeing.
• Manage a portfolio of casework in relation to people management activities such as absence, discipline, grievance and capability, learning and development, and provide professional advice at associated meetings.
• Deliver induction training and targeted development programmes on people management activities.
• Develop and deliver learning solutions in line with organisational priorities, reviewing outcomes, recommending improvement programmes and reporting on return on investment.
• Support the implementation of the Strategic Workforce and Resourcing Plan through functional/departmental structure reviews, vacancy management and co-ordinating resourcing campaigns.
• Contribute to the provision of positive action and engagement events.
• Undertake and lead on a range of People projects and initiatives across the Directorate, such as Learning and Development, Resourcing, Reward and Benefit, Health and Wellbeing.
• Support culture change through the development and delivery of change initiatives.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of professional areas of expertise including Employment Legislation, Reward and Terms and Conditions, changes to working practices, Talent Development, Health and Wellbeing, People Policies and Procedures, and general employment related developments.
• Research and collate information and data on employment legislation, benchmarking and best practice; analyse information and make recommendations on proposals for People related initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor statistical information, develop and prepare management information and reports on a range of People matters to key internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Assess and evaluate key performance indicators and performance reports; identify improvements and create action plans and development solutions to support performance improvement.
• Develop, review and implement People and employment related policies and procedures.
• Support continuous and performance improvement initiatives.
• Carry out job analysis and quality assurance in support of the Job Evaluation Scheme and relevant policies and procedures.
• Operate within the governance framework and represent the People Directorate at committee meetings, working parties, management meetings as required.
• Participate in personal development to enable flexible delivery of People Services across the wider team.

Essential Skills:

• Associate Diploma in People Management; Organisational Learning and Development or equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
• Associate membership of CIPD or equivalent body relevant to the role, or demonstrate relevant continuous professional development.
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to influence a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current and emerging legislation relevant to employment matters.
• Experience of developing and implementing People policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience of gathering and analysing data and information and preparing reports.
• Ability to work on own initiative, exercise judgement to inform decision making.
• Driving licence, or the ability to travel throughout the area as required.
• Flexibility to support a range of People activities.
• Project management skills (although not necessarily formal).
• Ability to hit the ground running, open to change/flexibility/completer finisher.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience providing workforce metrics and analysis reports.
• Experience in leading and managing projects.
• Experience of working in a changing environment.
• Public sector experience.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.