Assistant Director Organisation Development & Learning

ST Media Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Media Group is seeking an Assistant Director for Organisation Development and Learning at UWE Bristol. This full-time, permanent role involves leading substantial change initiatives and developing workforce strategies to enhance organisational effectiveness. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leadership and inclusivity, contributing to a vibrant university community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering impactful organisational change.
• Experience working with senior executive teams.
• Passion for inclusivity and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of development strategies.
• Drive positive and sustainable change aligned with strategic goals.
• Develop and deliver a workforce development strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Change

Inclusivity

People Management

Strategic Development

Education

Professional qualification in a relevant field

Job description

We are seeking a professionally qualified leader to join our newly formed Transformation and Improvement Service as Assistant Director Organisation Development and Learning.

About This Role

You will take a lead in the creation and implementation of development and design strategies that underpin the Universitys transformation, leading substantial change initiatives in relation to leadership, people, culture, and ways of working to enhance our organisational and people effectiveness. This includes developing and delivering an engaging workforce development strategy that aligns our values and culture with our business model.

You will drive positive and sustainable change, ensuring our people, processes and structures are inclusive, and aligned with the Universitys strategic goals and performance targets.

About You

You will be a dynamic and engaging leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful organisational change and workforce development strategies. You should have experience of working alongside senior executive teams to develop innovative solutions that result in cultural shifts and enhanced organisational performance. The postholder will demonstrate UWE Values, leading by exceptional example with a passion for inclusivity, people management and service excellence.

About Transformation And Improvement Services

We make change happen.

Planning and implementing change can be complex and challenging. Transformation & Improvement Services simplifies the process of managing change, supporting leaders to prioritise and deliver the most impactful work. We drive a culture of continuous improvement by breaking down barriers, testing new ideas, and co-creating inclusive solutions that empower our community. By staying ahead of external trends and internal needs, we enable the University to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UKs most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, were always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where youll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on the 9 July at our Frenchay Campus.

This is a full time, permanent post. Unfortunately, due to the nature of this post it is not available as a job share or part time basis.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for a minimum of 60 percent of your time with the opportunity to work from home for the remainder of your time.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

Advice to applicants

Wed love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity, please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.