Team Manager (Organisational Development) - EAY11557

Medirest Signature; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Kilmarnock is seeking an experienced professional to support the People & Culture Manager in leading the Organisational Development Team. This full-time temporary role involves managing OD interventions and providing management support to ensure high-quality service. The position offers a salary between £47,848 and £52,325 per annum and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in organizational development or related field.
• Ability to manage and deliver planned OD interventions.
• Access to the public sector network required.

Responsibilities

• Support the People & Culture Manager in leading the Organisational Development Team.
• Manage and deliver OD interventions for Council Services.
• Promote and integrate objectives from People & Culture Service Plan.

Job description

Job Description

Support the People & Culture Manager in leading the Organisational Development Team within the People & Culture Service. This involves managing and delivering planned OD interventions and providing management support to ensure high-quality service provision to Council Services. The role aims to promote, deliver, and integrate key objectives outlined in the People & Culture Service Plan and the Community Plan.

Requirements

The duties of this position require access to the public sector network. Therefore, the successful applicant must complete a basic Disclosure Scotland application. A formal employment offer from East Ayrshire Council will only be made once satisfactory clearance is received. Any information disclosed during the basic disclosure process will need to be discussed before an official offer is extended.

Responsibilities

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The Individual

This is a full-time, temporary position based at the Opera House, John Finnie Street, Kilmarnock, until 30/8/26. The role is 35 hours per week, with working hours from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 4 pm on Friday. The work style is 'Mobile', with 20-49% of the time spent in an office or other work locations. You will work at your base or another agreed location 1 to 2.5 days per week, with the remainder of the week working from home or other locations as required.

The salary ranges from £47,848 to £52,325 per annum. East Ayrshire Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. We encourage women to apply for managerial and underrepresented roles. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador. For further information, contact [e-mail].