Organisational Development Manager - Interim

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned public body dedicated to enhancing Scotland's natural environment. As an Organisational Development Manager, you will provide essential HR and development services, guiding a team and managing projects that drive organizational change. This interim role offers the chance to work flexibly while making a significant impact on the community. If you possess strong communication skills and a background in project management, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a mission that inspires care for Scotland's landscapes.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar industry is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Project and Change Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure HR practices are followed.
• Evaluate different approaches and provide solutions for project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Line Management

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Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company

You will be joining a renowned public body which focuses on improving the natural environment in Scotland. Their mission is to inspire everyone to care about it. They strive to care for and maintain the natural elements of the land and seascapes across Scotland.

In this role, you will be joining the People and Organisational Development Team and providing well-established people services to the organisation, delivering professional and responsive HR, Organisational Development, and Payroll Provision.

This is a 3-month contract to cover an absence from work.

Your new role

Roles at this grade will typically work autonomously or as part of a team to provide specialist advice and technical expertise with some autonomous decision-making.
The range of tasks can be varied and will therefore require a well-developed understanding of a complex body of knowledge in their chosen field or specialist area.
As a consequence, planning and organising your own workload is required to deliver the corporate priorities. There are line management responsibilities in this role (4 people). The role is required to evaluate different approaches, solve problems and provide a range of solutions.

• Stakeholder relationship management
• Effective communication with internal teams to ensure HR practices are being followed
• Problem-solving
• Manage junior team members and assist with queries
• Managing the Skills Development Programme, providing direction and guidance to the senior OD adviser aligned to this project
• Supporting management with relevant tasks
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with project delivery

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar industry
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge of Project and Change Management
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Evidence of CPD
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Line management experience
• Track record of delivering projects that support organisational change

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available