Strategic People & Culture Lead for Public Sector

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a People and Culture Manager to lead the development of their People & Culture Strategy and manage HR operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR and organisational development, particularly within public sector environments. This role involves building an inclusive culture, overseeing compliance with employment law, and supporting leadership development. The position is temporary with a salary of up to £500 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development and expert knowledge in HR, OD and cultural change.
• Deep understanding of strategic HR, organisational development and people-centred transformation in complex public sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, public sector HR policies and workforce governance frameworks.
• Ability to use workforce data, analytics and insight to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the People & Culture Strategy.
• Provide expert HR and financial advice to senior leaders.
• Oversee recruitment and employee relations.

Skills

Expert knowledge in HR

Organisational development

Cultural change

Strong knowledge of employment law

Analytical skills

Job description

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a People and Culture Manager to lead the development of their People & Culture Strategy and manage HR operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR and organisational development, particularly within public sector environments. This role involves building an inclusive culture, overseeing compliance with employment law, and supporting leadership development. The position is temporary with a salary of up to £500 per day inside IR35.