Organisation Development Specialist (12-month maternity cover)

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26-32 days holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Job summary

Organisation Development Specialist role at Bassetlaw District Council is a 12-month maternity cover based in Worksop. You will lead organisational development, design and deliver workshops, coaching and support to managers and teams, helping navigate change and build leadership capability during a major transformation.

The post is full-time (37 hours) in the Transformation Department, with a strong emphasis on improving services, embedding continuous improvement, and working closely with

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational development, learning, change, engagement or improvement.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to design and deliver workshops and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate workshops, provide coaching and support across services.
• Help teams turn challenges into practical solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with managers and teams to shape capability during organisational change.

Skills

Organisational development

Learning & development

Change management

Engagement

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Job description

Job profile for Organisation Development Specialist (12-month maternity cover)

Organisation Development Specialist (12-month maternity cover)

location_on Worksop 13/09/2026

Job details

Salary £39,152- £42,839 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Midlands Package pay award pending Date posted 21/08/2026 Job reference REQ000682 Attachments attachment Job Description Organisational Development Specialist.docx attachment Person Specification Organisation Development Specialist Mat Leave.docx

Job description

Organisational Development Specialist (12-month maternity cover)

Transformation Department

Salary Grade 8 £39,152 - £42,839

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Help shape the future of local government in Bassetlaw

We're looking for an experienced Organisational Development Specialist to join our Transformation Team during an exciting period of change.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work alongside managers and teams across the Council to develop capability, support organisational change, strengthen leadership and embed a culture of continuous improvement. You'll design and facilitate workshops, provide coaching and support, and help teams turn challenges into practical solutions.

As local government prepares for reorganisation, you'll play a key role in helping managers and teams navigate change, build resilience and develop the capability needed for the future. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact during a once-in-a-generation transformation of local government.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, work independently and make things happen. You'll have experience of organisational development, learning, change, engagement or improvement, alongside excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills

Why this role?

• Play a key role in supporting the organisation during a period of significant change and opportunity.
• Make a visible impact by helping teams and services improve, adapt and thrive.
• Join a supportive team with the freedom to use your initiative and bring new ideas.

Why join us?
We offer a generous employee benefits package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

Interested?

If you're passionate about improving organisations, developing people and making change happen, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is primarily based at our Worksop offices, and we anticipate you'll be onsite at least 4 days per week to collaborate closely with managers and teams.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Jenny Rodrigues - Transformation Manager at [e-mail] [phone].

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

Please open attachmnets to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

If you need any help with your application, contact us at [e-mail] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.

Closing date: 13 September 2026

Interview date: week commencing 21 September