At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learning and development initiatives to empower our workforce.
- Company: Join West Lothian Council's dynamic Organisational Development team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent role with flexible working options and career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance your professional network.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in developing skills and improving services.
- Qualifications: HNC level education and experience in learning and development required.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post.
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Organisational Development (OD) Officer to join our OD team. In this role, you will provide learning and development systems administration and support the design, coordination and delivery of council-wide and service-specific learning programmes.
As an Organisational Development Officer, you will play a key role in delivering corporate learning and development services that support our ambition to develop an empowered and effective workforce, in line with the Council's People Strategy 2023-2028. You will contribute to the development of learning opportunities that help colleagues build the skills, knowledge and confidence required to deliver high-quality services and embrace new ways of working.
You will work closely with colleagues across HR Services and develop positive working relationships with managers, employees and other stakeholders across the organisation to support learning, development and organisational improvement initiatives.
About You
You should be educated to HNC level, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline and have experience of supporting or delivering learning and development services.
You will be confident in using a range of IT systems and digital learning platforms, with the ability to maintain accurate records, produce reports and maintain learning and associated intranet content when required.
You will be customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build effective working relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
This post is currently categorised as hybrid under the Council's Flexible Working Scheme.
Closing date for applications: 1 Week after posting.
Organisational Development Officer, West Lothian Civic Centre, 508.34 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - in Livingston employer: West Lothian Council
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