Organisational Development and Learning Manager (112018-494)

Category: Management | Faculty/Division: Human Resources | School: OD and Learning | Department: OD and Learning | Location: Joseph Priestley Building | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 30 Nov 2018 |   Birmingham City University is a university that has drive and ambition to be a centre of teaching and research excellence.  We want our students to experience a transformational journey in their time with us and at the heart of that journey are our exceptional staff. Our HR Department enable the university to be a great people employer.  With a new HR Director recently in post, like our students we are on a journey of change where we are raising the bar to ensure that we are providing the best service to the university and creating a culture of empowerment and trust.  Within the HR Team we are looking to fill the key post of Organisational Development and Learning Manager, working to the Director of Human Resources. In this role you will: Lead and manage the University’s Organisation Development and Learning function Develop and deliver the Organisational Development and Learning strategy and plan Ensure that organisational development  and learning initiatives are appropriately designed, integrated and aligned with strategic and business goals Provide expertise and advice to senior leaders and teams to help improve performance and deliver cultural change. Work with HR colleagues to develop and implement employee development, recognition and engagement strategies. Own and oversee full utilisation of the University’s Oracle based integrated learning, talent and performance management system, including the delivery of reports and MI to improve university performance and engagement. To apply for this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in a Learning and Development role, preferably in Higher Education Extensive experience of designing interventions and providing thought leadership to support wide scale change and improvement projects. Expertise in designing and delivering inclusive organisational learning, development and talent management strategies. A track record of leading and inspiring teams to achieve their best Strong customer focus with proven capability of successfully influencing senior stakeholders on organisation development and learning matters Energy and ambition for yourself and all that OD and Learning can achieve A relevant professional qualification and status such as Chartered MCIPD or FCIPD. If you are interested in this role, please apply on line by submitting your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining where you meet the requirements of the role and setting out your current remuneration package to. If candidates want to talk to someone about the role please contact Samantha Johnson in the first instance at Samantha.Johnson@bcu.ac.uk