Temporary Organisational Development Partner

JR United Kingdom; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Waingroves is seeking a Temporary Organisational Development Partner to enhance support for their workforce. Candidates should have experience in leadership and HR projects, focusing on strategic OD initiatives. The role includes implementing process improvements and promoting a strong organizational culture. This position offers a fixed-term contract with a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and health services.

Benefits

Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years

Free on-site car parking

Health & wellbeing services

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience leading OD and/or HR projects.
• Ability to bring a strategic approach to organisational development.
• Strong collaborative skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Enhance support and development for people within the organization.
• Implement improvements to existing internal processes.
• Promote leadership development and cultural transformation.

Skills

Organisational Development

Leadership

Talent Management

Performance Management

Workforce Planning

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04.08.2025

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18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Temporary Organisational Development (OD) Partner

Location: Joint Training Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SU, Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term contract for 12 months in line with funding.

Were looking for a passionate and experienced OD Partner to join our team, dedicated to enhancing how we support and develop our people. If you're looking for a role filled with variety and challenge, with a focus on leadership, and shaping our organisational culture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders, youll bring a strategic approach to OD, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our workforce and respond effectively to both local and national challenges. Your expertise will be central to promoting a holistic people, processes, and systems approach that supports leadership development and cultural transformation across our organisation.

In this role, youll work on themes such as values and behaviours, talent and performance management, leadership development, and workforce planning. This role's focus will be to implement improvements to existing internal processes, based on independent review and national direction.

Were particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience leading OD and/or HR projects such as talent management, promotion, and selection processes.

If you're ready to make an impact and drive meaningful change, wed love to hear from you!

There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

In return we offer;

• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full & 6 months half after 5 years service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Sunday 10th August 2025. Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 18th August 2025.