HR & OD Manager

HR & OD Manager

37 hours per week

Salary Range - £48,915 to £56,729 depending upon experience  

Runnymede is a council actively place-shaping and supporting communities. Staff and elected members are proud to belong to the council and have a strong sense of worth both through what it delivers and their closeness to communities. Don’t take our word for it it’s what the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge recently said about us. So if you are passionate about local government, someone who was to strive for continuous improvement and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture join us at Runnymede Borough Council as our HR & OD Manager and make a lasting impact on our community and workforce.

About the role

As the HR & OD Manager, you will lead and direct a small team of HR Business Partners to provide a trusted, valued and comprehensive HR and OD service. With the pending government plans for devolution and the major organisational change on the cards  leading transformational workforce changes within the Council will be a key part of your role. You will be providing expert advice and support to all employees, Elected Members and the Corporate Leadership and Senior Leadership teams. Your role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering our Organisational Development and Talent Management Strategies, ensuring business continuity, and promoting good people management practice and inclusion across the Council.

Key Responsibilities:

People strategies: Manage your small HRBP team to deliver key projects within the Councils Organisational Development and Talent Management Strategies including the My Experience Matters Survey Action Plan.

Employee relations: Manage the team to provide a comprehensive employee relations advisory function to the Council up to and including dismissal and employment tribunal in accordance with employment law and in collaboration with our recognised Trade Union.

Organisational change: Manage organisational change projects, advising on service transformation reviews, workforce planning, internal reorganisations and TUPE to deliver continuous service improvement for residents and the wider Runnymede community.

Learning and Development: Manage and take the lead on the personally designing, delivering and commissioning the Councils corporate L&D offer, cost effectively within budget.

Leadership Development: Enhance leadership and management capabilities to foster an empowered leadership culture and drive change and excellence in people management practices.

Safeguarding: Act as the HR lead for safeguarding and data protection including FOI, SAR requests.

About you

Experience: Significant experience in leading, teams and managing change within a complex organisation, which includes recognised trade unions.

Skills: Adaptable and enthusiastic leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams. Excellent strategic planning, financial management, and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge: In-depth understanding of HR legislation, best practices, and the wider public sector landscape. Awareness of national and local government developments and trends.

Personal Attributes: A credible leader with integrity, excellent business acumen, and a commitment to continuous professional development. An inclusive and democratic leadership style that encourages innovation.

Qualification and experience: CIPD Level 5 or above with previous HR Management experience in local government and organisational change is required.

Why Join Us?

Career Development: Opportunity to manage and develop the future of HR and OD within Runnymede, Surrey.

Positive Impact: Play a key role in driving positive change and improving outcomes for Runnymede’s workforce, community and places.

Supportive Environment: Work in a continuously improving and supportive Council.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an exceptional individual. If you are passionate about delivering an HR & OD service in local government in a vital part of the public sector and driving transformational change to deliver the best services that we can to the residents of Runnymede, then we’d love to hear from you.

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

Benefits

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• 28 Days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays and 1 extra day at Christmas
• Excellent Pension Scheme, including access to an Advanced Voluntary Contributions
• Free Parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Payment of one professional membership per annum
• Cycle to work + further related discounts
• Season ticket loan
• UK Healthcare plan after 1 years’ service
• Dental insurance plan after 3 years’ service

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link below.

We are passionate about building an inclusive and diverse workforce and we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds, skills and abilities. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or on 01932 425527 who will be able to assist you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Kate Enver, Head of HR, OD & Communications at kate.enver@runnymede.gov.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 12th February 2025

Interview date: W/C 24th February 2025

If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date you have not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for considering Runnymede Borough Council.

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.