Senior Organisational Development Officer, 2 High Street, Perth - PKC12719

Medirest Signature; Perth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization seeks a Senior Organisational Development Officer to drive cultural change and enhance leadership across the Council. You'll lead significant OD initiatives aimed at making a lasting impact, working alongside senior leaders in an ambitious and supportive team dedicated to improvement and innovation. The fixed-term position offers competitive remuneration and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Flexible working options

Access to pension scheme

Wellbeing Framework

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Experienced in designing and delivering OD and L&D programmes.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
• Curious and creative approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact OD and learning initiatives across the Council.
• Support major cultural change and transformation programmes.
• Work closely with senior leaders to embed meaningful change.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Coaching

Designing OD programmes

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Insights Discovery

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Shape the Future of Leadership and Culture with Us

Senior Organisational Development Officer (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC12719
Location: Council Buildings, 2 High Street, Perth
Full-time | Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 | [£44,223 - £47,170]

Are you passionate about people, culture, and change? Do you thrive on designing impactful learning experiences and driving real organisational transformation? If so, we'd love to meet you.

We're an ambitious, supportive, and forward-thinking Organisational Development (OD) Team, and we're looking for a new team member to help us take our work to the next level.

Why This Role? Why Now?

We're about to launch our most ambitious leadership development programme yet - and you'll be at the heart of it. This is your chance to shape how leaders grow, how teams thrive, and how culture evolves across our organisation.

You'll also play a key role in:

• Leading high-impact OD and learning initiatives across the Council.
• Supporting major cultural change and transformation programmes.

Working closely with senior leaders to embed meaningful, lasting change.

Skills & Experience Required

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who's:

• A confident facilitator, communicator, and coach.
• Experienced in designing and delivering OD and L&D programmes that get results.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and strategic teams.
• Curious, creative, and always learning - someone who loves trying new approaches and pushing boundaries.
• Educated to degree level

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience using data and analytics to evaluate OD impact.
• Knowledge of theInsights Discoverypsychometric tool (or similar).
• A coaching qualification.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

What It's Like to Work With Us

We walk the talk. We have a strong coaching culture, we support each other to grow, and we're always exploring new ways to be more effective. You'll be part of a team that's enthusiastic, innovative, and genuinely passionate about making a difference.

We believe in supporting our people to thrive - both professionally and personally. Here's what we offer:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 public holidays plus an additional discretionary day
• Access to our pension scheme
• Flexi time and flexible working options
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Time off for volunteering and a comprehensive Wellbeing Framework
• A wide range of employee benefits
• Ongoing training and support for your continued professional development

We're committed to flexible working where possible. Full-time employees work on-site a minimum of 2 days per week, with part-time arrangements agreed to ensure the same level of connection and collaboration. You can read more in our Hybrid Working FAQs.

Next Steps

Inclusion & Accessibility

We're committed to being a more inclusive employer. If you have any individual circumstances or need reasonable adjustments, please feel free to:

• Contact the recruiting manager directly
• Discuss during your interview
• Or raise it after a conditional offer is made - whatever works best for you.

Ready to Join Us?

If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW or, if you'd like an informal chat first, email Fiona Thomson at [e-mail] to arrange a conversation.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.