Senior Development and Change Consultant

Lambeth Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking council seeks a Senior Learning, Development and Change Consultant. This role involves leading impactful learning and development initiatives, enhancing employee experiences, and supporting transformational change. You will engage with stakeholders to align interventions with strategic goals and oversee the training of the council workforce. Join a vibrant community dedicated to excellence and making a difference in the lives of residents. If you are passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous learning, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of L&D principles and best practices, including diversity.
• Experience with implementing learning technologies and aligning them with OD strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of development and change initiatives.
• Oversee the development, skills, and training of the council workforce.

Skills

L&D principles and best practices

Implementing learning technologies

Project management

Data and analytics for OD

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Learning, Development and Change Consultant

Full time/Permanent/Hybrid working

PO6: £54,684 pa rising in annual increments to £57,726 pa inc LW

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours, created for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please visit our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. From Streatham to Waterloo, Lambeth is the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity includes more than 130 languages, the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking population.

Our borough boasts excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned institutions including St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing function within the Human Resources and Organisational Development Division. You will support our people through transformational change, enhance employee experience, and ensure our OD and Learning interventions are impactful and aligned with strategic goals.

The Senior Learning, Development and Change Consultant will oversee the development, skills, and training of the council workforce, supporting the achievement of strategic objectives and corporate priorities. You will promote the council’s vision, values, and aims, advocating for citizens through excellent service delivery. Regular stakeholder engagement, including with Managers, Heads of Service, and Directors, is essential to understand and meet business needs.

You will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of various development and change initiatives, influencing leaders and employees to meet organizational objectives. Acting as deputy for the Learning, Development and Change Manager and leading projects across the OD and Learning function will also be part of your responsibilities.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly demonstrate:

• Knowledge of L&D principles and best practices, including diversity
• Experience with implementing learning technologies
• Understanding of how learning technologies integrate with OD strategies
• Experience designing and delivering strategic and operational L&D interventions in customer-focused organizations
• Project management experience, delivering multiple projects on time
• Use of data and analytics to inform OD and learning interventions
• Experience working with senior managers and aligning interventions to business needs

For detailed qualifications, please review the JD and Person Specification.

Successful candidates will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS certificate. Further information is available at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.

You will also need to undertake a Cifas check, with more information available at Cifas.

Contact: For an informal discussion, contact Titu Hayre-Bennett at [e-mail].

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date: 17 May 2025
• Shortlisting: w/c 26 May 2025
• Interviews: w/c 16 June 2025

How to Apply:

Click the apply button and complete the online application. Please demonstrate how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' in your supporting statement. Remember to anonymize your application by removing personal details.

We are committed to equal opportunities, safer recruitment, and support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers. We are a Stonewall diversity champion and a Living Wage Employer. For our full accreditations, click here.