Job Description

Imagine a role where you can truly cultivate talent and nurture growth.
At Wakefield Council we believe that our people are our greatest strength, and we're looking for a Service Director HR, Organisational Development & Performance to help us champion this (unlock their full) potential.
This role is a unique opportunity to lead our Human Resources, Organisational Development and Performance functions with a focus on creating a supportive, high-performing environment. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our Council is a place where everyone feels they belong, can develop, and contribute meaningfully to the lives of our citizens.
We are looking for a motivated and innovative thinker with professional credibility to deliver an excellent employee experience for our people. Important to us is building further on an organisation where people feel engaged and that people feel proud to work for, one that is led by skilled and compassionate leaders who are committed to our values and behaviours and where inclusivity and difference are celebrated
We're seeking someone who is passionate about:
Building a workplace that attracts and keeps incredible people.
Crafting systems that help individuals and teams shine.
Using insights to understand what our people and organisation needs to succeed.
Advising leaders on how to best support and develop our workforce.
If you're a compassionate leader who can inspire confidence, make tough decisions with integrity, and always keeps the human element in mind, this could be your next truly fulfilling step.
Come and help us nurture a thriving environment where our people and our community can flourish together.
For more information, please visit the following website For an informal discussion please contact Tony Reeves via or 01924 305101.
To apply for this role please send an up-to-date CV that includes your contact details along with a supporting statement that sets out how you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job specification to
Technical Interview: 28th July 2025 (online)
The Assessment Centre and Elected Members Panel is scheduled to take place in mid-August 2025.
Job title Service Director HR, Organisational Development & Performance Job reference 243507 Date posted 04/07/2025 Application closing date 18/07/2025 Location Wakefield One, Burton St, Wakefield WF1 2EB Salary 100,255.00 Grade D Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, Human Resources, Permanent Attachments Job description
Imagine a role where you can truly cultivate talent and nurture growth.
At Wakefield Council we believe that our people are our greatest strength, and we're looking for a Service Director HR, Organisational Development & Performance to help us champion this (unlock their full) potential.
This role is a unique opportunity to lead our Human Resources, Organisational Development and Performance functions with a focus on creating a supportive, high-performing environment. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our Council is a place where everyone feels they belong, can develop, and contribute meaningfully to the lives of our citizens.
We are looking for a motivated and innovative thinker with professional credibility to deliver an excellent employee experience for our people. Important to us is building further on an organisation where people feel engaged and that people feel proud to work for, one that is led by skilled and compassionate leaders who are committed to our values and behaviours and where inclusivity and difference are celebrated
We're seeking someone who is passionate about:
Building a workplace that attracts and keeps incredible people.
Crafting systems that help individuals and teams shine.
Using insights to understand what our people and organisation needs to succeed.
Advising leaders on how to best support and develop our workforce.
If you're a compassionate leader who can inspire confidence, make tough decisions with integrity, and always keeps the human element in mind, this could be your next truly fulfilling step.
Come and help us nurture a thriving environment where our people and our community can flourish together.
For more information, please visit the following website For an informal discussion please contact Tony Reeves via or 01924 305101.
To apply for this role please send an up-to-date CV that includes your contact details along with a supporting statement that sets out how you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job specification to
Technical Interview: 28th July 2025 (online)
The Assessment Centre and Elected Members Panel is scheduled to take place in mid-August 2025.