Job Description

At Salford City Council, we believe in the power of people to shape positive change. Our values of Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility are more than words. They guide how we work, how we lead, and how we grow together. As part of our forward-thinking HR & OD team, you'll play a key role in enabling transformation across the organisation, supporting services to co-create people-centred solutions that help us deliver on our ambitions for Salford. If you're someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working across different aspects of organisational development and change, and is excited by the opportunity to flex into areas like service design, engagement, and content design, we'd love to hear from you.


What you'll be doing


Collaborating with leaders, teams, and residents to understand challenges and identify opportunities for positive change. Co-designing creative, inclusive interventions that support cultural and behavioural shifts across the organisation. Supporting individuals and teams to build the confidence and capability needed to embrace new ways of working. Ensuring all change activity is grounded in insight, inclusion, and impact.
We're looking for someone who brings professional credibility and experience across organisational development and transformation. You'll be confident navigating complexity, building strong relationships, and influencing at all levels. You'll care deeply about inclusion and wellbeing, and you'll be motivated by the opportunity to help shape a public service culture that supports both colleagues and communities to thrive.


In return, we'll support your development every step of the way. From flexible and hybrid working to a wide range of learning opportunities - including digital skills development and professional qualifications - we're committed to supporting your wellbeing and growth. You'll be joining a team that's people-focused, proud of what it does, and passionate about making a difference.


If this sounds like the kind of role, and the kind of organisation you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of Salford, together.


Closing date for this role is Monday 22nd September with interviews to be held the following week.


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.


If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.

Want to know more about Salford?

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.


Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You'll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages!

Continuous Service commitment

New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you on our Continuous Service page..

Guaranteed Assessment Schemes

We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme page..

Privacy Statement and Data Protection

Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council's primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .