Director of People & Organisational Transformation

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northern Ireland seeks a Director of People & Organisational Transformation. This key role will involve leading the HR strategy and driving cultural change to enhance performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience, a relevant degree, and CIPD accreditation. A full driving license is also required. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold full current CIPD professional membership.
• 4 years' senior management experience in a People and Organisational Transformation role.
• Experience working in a unionised environment with at least 200 employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strategic management of the Council as a performance-focused organisation.
• Advise Chief Executive on policy and strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop departmental employees to achieve objectives.

Skills

CIPD membership

Leadership

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent level qualification

Job description

Overview

Director of People & Organisational Transformation

(£95,495-£101,255)

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of our Corporate Leadership Team and play an integral role in shaping the future of our Borough. In this position, you will work collaboratively with Elected Members, our colleagues across the Council, and external partners to bring our Corporate and Community Plans to life.

LOCATION OF POST

The post-holder’s normal place of work will be between Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim, BT41 2UB, and Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey, BT36 5QA, or any Council location as reasonably directed. This role may also involve travel to other locations to fulfil the duties.

NORMAL WORKING WEEK

37-hours, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm The post-holder will be required to attend Council and Committee meetings as required. The nature of this post is such that unsocial hours working will be required at times. This may be in addition to the normal working week.

OTHER CONDITIONS

Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form or transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Maximise the synergies, benefits and outcomes in relation to the Corporate and Community Plans through effective corporate cross departmental/service co-operation and collaboration.

In the context of Council’s Corporate Plan, provide effective leadership as part of the Corporate Leadership Team by:

1. Ensuring the strategic management and development of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council as a customer and performance focused organisation supported by the effective use of Council resources and developing and co-ordinating strategies to deliver the Community and Corporate Plans.
2. Advising and guiding the Chief Executive and the Council on the formation, development and application of policy and strategic decisions relating to the Directorate and in particular services and facilities.
3. Managing, motivating, developing and empowering all departmental employees, leading them to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
4. Providing leadership and direction on corporate issues particularly in relation to the Directorate and as a member of the CLT.
5. Identifying, monitoring and analysing trends in social policy and the wider environment, anticipating opportunities and implications for Council in the delivery of its vision to the community.
6. In recognition of the Council’s civic and community leadership role, influencing and scrutinising social and wider public policies which impact on the quality of life of residents of the Council area.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

A relevant degree or equivalent level qualification.

AND

CIPD professional membership (i.e. be a full current professional member with either Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status).

EXPERIENCE

Senior management level is defined as working at or reporting directly to an individual at Tier 2 level or equivalent (e.g. working as or reporting to a Director). This includes advising the Chief Executive/Board/Council on or making decisions affecting strategic issues concerning the organisation. Experience must be within a unionised organisation employing not less than 200 employees and with an annual budget of at least £10 million.

Can demonstrate 4 years’ senior management level experience in a strategic People and Organisational Transformation role to include:

Essential

• Providing effective leadership of a progressive HR/People Strategy.
• Leading a successful programme of change and transformation to develop people and corporate performance within budget.
• Experience of leading and managing the performance of a business unit/service of multi-disciplinary staff.
• Experience of developing highly effective working relationships and the ability to influence at Executive/ Board level.
• Experience of the interpretation of policy, legislation and data to influence strategy development and inform corporate decisions.

Desirable

• Experience in managing and implementing the legislative framework governing the work of a public sector body.

OTHER

• Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full

For further details and to apply please click on the APPLY button below to be directed to our website.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 20 October 2025 at 12noon.

No late applications will be accepted.

Skills:

CIPD Senior management Director