People & Organisational Development Adviser

ThirtySomethingFashion; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Aberdeen City is seeking a People and Organisational Development Advisor focusing on People Development. This full-time role involves advising on workforce planning and recruitment, managing change, and facilitating training sessions. Ideal candidates will hold an Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. A commitment to equality and flexible working is expected as part of this position.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Ability to influence and coach managers.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on organisational design and workforce planning.
• Designing recruitment and selection initiatives.
• Managing change in a transforming organisation.

Skills

People management

Consultancy skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, read the guidance and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we’re looking for.

Location

Marischal College

Duration

Fixed Term up to 12 months (Maternity Cover), Full Time

About the Role

The People and Organisational Development Advisor role will have a focus on People Development and will also work across the various Centre of Expertise teams within the Cluster, in line with the demands and priorities of the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Key Responsibilities and Competencies

Providing advice on people management relating to at least two of the following areas:

• Organisational and job design including workforce planning
• Organisational resourcing and talent acquisition, including designing recruitment and selection initiatives
• Pay, reward and remuneration, including equal pay and job evaluation
• Managing change in a transforming organisation
• Developing, resourcing and delivering training and development on effective people management
• Employee Relations processes (e.g., discipline, grievance, attendance management)

Building and maintaining successful working relationships at all levels in the organisation.

Problem‑solving and responding appropriately in a variety of situations.

Critically evaluating information and developing practical, business‑orientated solutions.

Facilitating customer‑focused solutions.

Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with others within the functional area and across the wider organisation.

Consultancy and facilitation skills with demonstrable ability to influence and coach managers, with a specific focus on encouraging managers and employees to become self‑sufficient.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Equal Opportunities

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, meaning many employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment in the selection process, please contact us.

Armed Forces

We are a forces‑friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners/spouses/families to answer questions about jobs, our application/selection process and employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• look after young people, those in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16‑24 and live in Aberdeen City or have attended an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trade apprenticeships)
• have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16‑24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at the provided contact point.