Organisational Development Adviser (Fixed-Term)

We have an exciting vacancy for an Organisational Development Advisor on a 12 month fixed-term role with potential for extension. This role is a vital expression of our People Statement, ensuring our workforce know that this is a place where they can thrive, feel proud of the work they do, and be supported to be themselves.

As part of the Learning & Organisational Development team, this role will help build a strong learning culture through developing the capability of our line managers. You will collaborate and connect with L&OD and HR, as well as establish and maintain relationships with people from across the whole organisation.

The Role Will Focus On Two Key Areas

• Bespoke programmes & Learning Cultures: The successful candidate will work with line managers across the organisation to improve their team’s culture through deploying learning interventions and creating bespoke programmes. You will work with key stakeholders to create programmes that embed positive learning cultures and bring about positive change.
• HR Skills: The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between HR and L&OD in designing and delivering core HR skills programmes for managers. You will work with an L&D (Learning and Development) Adviser to help develop clear guidance and design and deliver engaging workshops. You will support the development of line managers’ skills when dealing with employee conduct, performance management and absence issues. As well as developing Investigating Managers and Hearing Managers. You will work alongside HR colleagues to ensure key HR policy decisions provide clarity for managers.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Listening and questioning skills to support through learning needs analysis
• HR qualification or equivalent experience with experience of designing or implementing HR policy and practice
• Experience of coaching and advising managers on building high performing teams
• Experience of creating engaging learning materials that encourage collaborative learning
• Facilitating group coaching or peer-learning workshops
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present and facilitate conversations with a variety of audiences
• Stakeholder management skills with at all levels in an organisation
• Effective influencing skills with the ability to explain and discuss concepts and ideas with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in running behaviour-change or people-focused change programmes

Desirable Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Line management experience
• Experience running complex projects or programmes

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term 12 month contract with potential for extension. This role is suitable for a secondment. For further information please contact [email protected]

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.