Location County Hall, Matlock Reference JOB/25/01537 Salary details Grade 15 £61,048 to £66,960 per annum (pay award pending) Job term Full Time Appointment type Permanent Hours 37 hours per week Closing Date 01 June 2025 Join Our HR Leadership Team as Head of Learning & Organisational Development Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving cultural change and organisational excellence? We're looking for a dynamic Head of Learning & Organisational Development to lead our strategic approach to workforce development, talent management, and inclusion. In this pivotal role, you'll: Shape and deliver our Learning & Organisational Development strategy to meet evolving service needs. Champion leadership development, performance management, and employee engagement. Drive our Inclusion agenda. Collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to develop a culture of high performance and inclusion taking a 'One Council' approach. Enabling the transformation of our organisational culture by aligning learning, talent, and inclusion strategies with our strategic objectives. Develop and implement innovative talent and leadership programmes that support workforce planning and future capability needs. Influence and support the council's cultural shift through expert learning design and organisational development practices. You'll bring: Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation. Expertise in learning design and delivery, organisational development, and cultural transformation. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. A proactive, inclusive, and results-driven mindset. Support & Benefits: Generous Annual Leave Scheme (34 days): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs. Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security. Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling. Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app. Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training. Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle. Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options. Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts. & much more This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on our people, culture, and future. If you're ready to lead with purpose and inspire change, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of our organisation. We are accepting CVs for this position so it's easier than ever to apply! Just click on “Apply for this job”, register and upload your CV and supporting statement. If you would like to learn more about this role or for an informal chat please do contact either: Lorraine Booth - Interim Assistant Director for HR Sally Pearson - Head of Learning and Development Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025 Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 11th June Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click CST1 This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview. 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