Team Manager (Organisational Development)

East Ayrshire Council; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking to support their People & Culture Manager in leading the Organisational Development Team. This full-time, temporary position, based in Kilmarnock, involves ensuring quality service for Council Services and requires successful completion of public sector checks. The role is hybrid, accommodating both in-office and remote work, making it suitable for various candidates looking to contribute to local governance and community integration.

Qualifications

• Access to the public sector network required.
• Completion of basic Disclosure Scotland application needed.
• Provide two relevant references, including one from a senior manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the People & Culture Manager in leading the Organisational Development Team.
• Ensure high-quality service provision to Council Services.
• Promote and deliver key objectives in the People & Culture Service Plan.

Job description

Salary: £47,848 - £52,325 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Job Description

Support the People & Culture Manager to lead the Organisational Development Team within the People & Culture Service through the management and delivery of planned OD interventions. Provide management support to the OD Team to ensure a consistent and high-quality service provision to Council Services, assisting with the promotion, delivery, and integration of key objectives outlined in the People & Culture Service Plan and the Community Plan.

Requirements

The duties of this post require access to the public sector network. The successful applicant must complete a basic Disclosure Scotland application. A formal offer of employment with East Ayrshire Council will only be made once satisfactory clearance has been received. Any information disclosed on a basic disclosure will be discussed prior to a formal offer.

Responsibilities

We follow national guidance regarding pre-employment checks, namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. During your application, you should provide details of at least two relevant references, one from your current or most recent employer, which must be from an appropriate senior manager. References from peers at the same level are not acceptable. Please add [e-mail] to your safe sender list to ensure you receive all related emails.

The Individual

This is a full-time, temporary position based at the Opera House, John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock. The post is temporary until 30/08/2026. Working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Friday. The work style is 'Mobile', with 20-49% of time spent in an office or other work location. You will work at your base or another agreed location 1 to 2.5 days per week, with the remainder working remotely.

East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a 'Recruit with Conviction' ambassador.

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