Organisational Development Consultant

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority located in Salford is seeking an Organisational Development Consultant to enhance its HR capabilities. The consultant will embed a positive culture and lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, design OD interventions, and develop learning programs. Ideal candidates should have experience in organisational development, creativity in problem-solving, and the ability to build strong relationships. This position offers an annual salary between £39,152 and £41,771, contributing to a vibrant people-centred work environment.

Qualifications

• Background in organisational development with demonstrated impact.
• Uses a whole system approach to solutions.
• Ability to communicate confidently and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Embed a culture aligned with the council’s priorities and values.
• Lead employee engagement and ensure workforce voices are heard.
• Design and facilitate OD interventions supporting change.
• Develop and deliver learning and development programmes.

Skills

Organisational development experience

Evidence-based solution development

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication and relationship-building

Job description

We’re recruiting across HR, Payroll, OD, and HR Systems

We have exciting opportunities in HR Consultancy, Organisational Development, Payroll Leadership, Pensions and Reward, HR Systems, and Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work in a team that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you.

Join our team and be part of our transformation journey!

At Salford City Council, we’re proud to be a people-centred, values-driven organisation. Our HR and OD team is at the heart of creating a brilliant experience for our colleagues and shaping the future of how we work. This is far more than a traditional HR service, we’re driving ambitious transformation programmes that will modernise our approach, improve services, and ensure our people feel supported every step of the way.

You’ll be joining us at a pivotal time. We’re embedding new systems, introducing innovative ways of working, and creating a culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Our workforce is the foundation of everything we do, and we’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking professionals who want to make a real difference.

If you’re someone who loves working with people, embraces change, and wants to help shape the future of HR and OD in Salford, this is your opportunity to be part of something exciting.

You only need to submit one application to be considered for all roles within this campaign.

Organisational Development Consultant

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771

We are looking for someone who will play a key role in providing a solution focused, people centred professional service to our people on all aspects of organisation development. If you have a positive mindset and look to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

About the role:

• You will embed a positive and enabling culture aligned with the Council’s priorities and values to drive a high performing organisation.
• Working as part of an OD team you will lead on employee engagement and events, ensuring the voice of our workforce is at the heart of what we do.
• You will contribute to the design, delivery and facilitation of OD interventions across the organisation, supporting people through change or challenge.
• You’ll develop and deliver learning and development programmes, supporting the colleagues to thrive at Salford.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a background in organisational development and can demonstrate impact.
• Uses an evidence-based and ‘whole system’ approach when looking at solutions.
• Is creative about how we help shape the organisation.
• Communicates with confidence and builds strong, influential relationships.

If you want to find out more, we will be holding an MS Teams event on Tuesday 6th January at 5pm BST where you can meet some of the team, find out more about the opportunities we have available and ask any questions. Email [e-mail] to register and receive the MS Teams meeting invite.

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