Job Description

Salary

66,284 - 70,785

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Human Resources, Management

Date posted

08/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21839

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate - Assistant Chief Executive's

Location: Hybrid/Riverside House, Rotherham

37 hours per week, permanent

Are you passionate about shaping a high-performing, inclusive workforce? Do you have the vision and expertise to lead organisational development strategies that drive sustainable change? If so, we want you to join us as our Head of Organisational Development.

As Head of Organisational Development, you will lead the Council's OD function, ensuring our workforce is equipped with the skills, values, and behaviours to deliver exceptional services to our communities. This is a pivotal role, working closely with Elected Members, Strategic Directors, and senior management teams to influence workforce priorities, challenge existing approaches, and identify innovative solutions.

You will provide strategic leadership for Council-wide OD programmes, championing equality, diversity, and inclusion while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your work will ensure the Council operates as a high-performing, customer-focused organisation and becomes an employer of choice across the borough.

In this role, you will:

Develop and deliver organisational development strategies that enable sustainable change. Lead on workforce improvement initiatives, including learning solutions, talent and succession planning, inclusion strategies, and performance management frameworks. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing challenge and insight to drive innovation. Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all workforce initiatives. Inspire and develop your team, creating opportunities for growth and collaboration. Utilise OD techniques to design impactful interventions that maximise workforce outcomes. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with corporate objectives.


We're looking for a dynamic leader with:

Significant experience in organisational development and workforce strategy. Strong influencing skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders. A track record of delivering transformational change in complex organisations. Expertise in OD methodologies, talent management, and inclusion strategies. A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.


We welcome applications from all sectors. Experience in the public sector is advantageous, but what matters most is your ability to lead with purpose, deliver results, and inspire others.

If you're ready to make a lasting difference and lead a team that's shaping the future of our organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our workforce and make a real difference to the communities we serve. You'll join a forward-thinking authority that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence.

We're proud to be a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports development. If you're ready to make a strategic impact and grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role with Lynsey Linton, Assistant Director, Human Resources, please contact Alysia Roberts in the first instance via email, Alysia.Roberts@rotherham.gov.uk This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions). Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website

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Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time). This post is classed as 'politically restricted' under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended). The full details of the restrictions are set out in the Statutory Instrument, but broadly the restrictions prohibit candidature from public elected office; holding office in a political party; as well as involvement in political activities such as canvassing or public speaking/writing.