Organisational Development Officer

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Berkshire is looking for passionate Organisational Development Officers for permanent and fixed-term contracts. The role includes supporting corporate learning and delivering training programs to enhance skills and culture across the organization. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in training delivery and learning management systems. This position offers generous benefits including 30 days annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, and access to a free onsite gym.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (30 days, rising to 35 after 5 years)

Excellent local government pension scheme

Free onsite gym access

Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

Range of local & lifestyle discounts

Employee assistance programme with 24/7 wellbeing helpline

Qualifications

• Degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise.
• Experience with learning management systems, e-learning, and system maintenance.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of the Corporate learning framework and training.
• Co-creates and delivers face-to-face training to support the Organisational Development programme.
• Works with Managers to ensure learning sessions meet industry standards and staff needs.

Skills

Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience delivering face-to-face training

Experience with learning management systems

Education

Degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Organisational Development Officer

1 x Permanent Position

2 x Fixed Term Contracts until March 2027

Wokingham Borough Council has opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic Organisation Development Officers to join us on a permanent or fixed-term basis.

We are a highly ambitious Council embarking on a significant period of transformation in Organisational Development. These roles will support the development and implementation of the corporate learning framework and training offer. Co-designing and delivering training programmes across the Council will be integral, ensuring high-quality training for all.

The role will support our People Strategy, including tools and interventions to help the council achieve its strategic ambitions, covering programmes such as culture, performance management, leadership, and development.

Experience of working within a local government setting is highly advantageous, as is being an accredited Insights Practitioner.

This is an excellent opportunity at a fantastic time to join our team. Employee benefits include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years of local government service), plus Bank Holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• Use of a free onsite gym at Shute End office
• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
• A range of local & lifestyle discounts
• An employee assistance programme including a 24/7 wellbeing helpline

Key responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of the Council's Corporate learning framework and training offer.
• Co-creates training packages and delivers face-to-face training to support the Organisational Development programme, fostering a learning culture across the Council.
• Works with Managers and teams to ensure learning sessions are coherent, accessible, and meet industry standards and staff needs.
• Designs and uses tools to evaluate the impact of learning initiatives, conducting regular monitoring and review.
• Acts as the Council's Subject Matter Expert in developing content and supporting learning management systems and platforms.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-level or equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience delivering face-to-face training with some hybrid options
• Experience with learning management systems, e-learning, and system maintenance

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough, in Berkshire, offers excellent transport links to Reading and London. It features a vibrant market town, attractive villages, and beautiful countryside. The area boasts high-performing schools, international businesses, and a strong local economy, providing an exceptional quality of life.