Assistant Organisational Development Partner

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Healthcare plans

28 days annual leave

EV car benefit scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority seeks an Assistant OD Partner (Culture) to help deliver organisational development, learning and culture initiatives across the organisation. You will coordinate learning content, support onboarding and work with senior leaders to drive an inclusive, high-performing culture.

You will analyse culture and learning data, support mentoring and coaching resources, and help ensure value for money through efficient programme delivery and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning, OD, engagement or culture programmes in a complex organisation.
• Understanding of OD, HR, EDI and culture practices and embedding values.
• Experience with data and digital systems (e.g., LMS) for analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of inclusive organisational development, learning, engagement and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and OD programmes, culture activity and engagement campaigns.
• Support inductions and onboarding, coordinating engagement with senior leaders.
• Collaborate across OD, Learning, Inclusion and People & Culture teams to promote inclusive practice.
• Collect, analyse and report on learning, engagement and culture data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support development of learning resources, e-learning, guides and toolkits.
• Assist with workshops, events, networking and team development activities.
• Ensure value for money and continuous improvement through appropriate use of resources and third-party suppliers.

Skills

OD delivery

Engagement campaigns

Data reporting

Stakeholder management

Learning coordination

Education

Level 3 in OD/L&D

Tools

LMS

MS Office

Job description

The West Midlands Combined Authority is working to become the best place to work and belong, creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and able to contribute their best. Our People & Culture Strategy is focused on building a high-performing, inclusive and values-led culture, where colleagues feel connected to our purpose and confident to deliver meaningful results for the West Midlands.

As Assistant OD Partner (Culture), you will help bring that ambition to life by supporting the delivery of organisational development, learning, engagement and culture initiatives across WMCA. From coordinating learning content and culture programmes to supporting engagement campaigns, new starter inductions, employee networks and data reporting, your work will help ensure our people experience is inclusive, well organised and continuously improving.

Location.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

What you'll be doing.

• Support the delivery of inclusive organisational development, learning, engagement and culture initiatives aligned to WMCA's People & Culture Strategy, values and behaviours.
• Coordinate learning and OD programmes, culture activity and engagement campaigns, including logistics, accessibility, learning content, digital materials and internal communications.
• Support new starter inductions and the wider onboarding experience, working closely with the HR Service Centre and coordinating engagement with senior leaders.
• Work collaboratively across OD, Learning, Inclusion, employee networks and wider People & Culture teams to promote inclusive practice and joined-up delivery.
• Collect, analyse and report on learning, engagement and culture data, including feedback, evaluations and dashboards, using insight to identify risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and promotion of learning, coaching and mentoring activity, including e-learning modules, guides, toolkits and other development resources.
• Assist with workshops, events, networking and team development activity, while providing practical guidance to colleagues on OD and learning-related queries.
• Support effective programme delivery through appropriate use of resources and third-party suppliers, helping ensure value for money and continuous improvement.

What's essential.

• Experience supporting the delivery of learning, organisational development, engagement or culture programmes within a complex organisation.
• Good understanding of current OD, HR, EDI and organisational culture practices, including how values, inclusion and behavioural frameworks can be embedded in day-to-day working.
• Experience working with data and digital systems, such as a Learning Management System, with the ability to analyse and report on learning, engagement or culture information.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, senior stakeholders and external partners.
• A pragmatic, adaptable and solution-focused approach, with confidence working collaboratively across teams and in areas of ambiguity.
• Understanding of learning evaluation and the ability to consider impact and return on investment when supporting inclusive OD and learning interventions.
• Qualification to at least Level 3 in an OD or L&D professional-related field, with evidence of continuing professional development.

Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributionscheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• EV car benefit scheme
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing,andmortgage advice.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costcomembership through the WMCA.
• Boundlessunlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• EyeCare Scheme,offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Our Values and Behaviours.

Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another - they set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have.

• Collaborative -We work as one organisation. Together we build trust, connection and shared purpose across teams, partners and residents to create the biggest impact for our region.
• Driven -We are focused on outcomes. We perform at our best to unlock productivity and delivery, achieving the greatest regional impact.
• Inclusive - We value difference. Creating an environment where people belong, and feel psychologically safe, so we can all thrive and shape a West Midlands built for everyone.
• Innovative -We are courageous. We embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo to continuously improve and shape the future of the West Midlands.

Creating an inclusive workplace.

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We're a Disability Confident Employer with Leader' status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supporting fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).