3 months contract with local authority

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets.
  
• Participate in One to One Performance Development Reviews/Appraisals and contribute to the identification of individual and team development needs.
  
• Actively promote the Council's Equal Opportunity Policy and Diversity Strategy and observe the standard of conduct to prevent discrimination.
  
• Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Council's Health and Safety Policy, and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
  
• Fully understand and be aware of the Council's commitment to the Section 17 duty of the Crime & Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder.
  
• Assist with the development and implementation of OD, change, and engagement activities to deliver the Council’s People Strategy priorities.
  
• Support organisational change and transformation through delivery of effective OD interventions.
  
• Co-ordinate the planned delivery and evaluation of the organisational development programmes.
  
• Contribute to the achievement and maintenance of external accreditation (e.g. IIP and professional awards).
  
• Provide consultancy, project management support, and advice to ensure delivery of corporate priorities, including employee engagement and talent management.
  
• Develop and deliver an effective approach to employee engagement survey, ensuring a focus on identifying key improvement themes, development of action plans, monitoring, and reporting on impact.
  
• Develop and sustain positive working relationships, networks, internal and external stakeholders, and other appropriate national (and regional) organisations and professional bodies to maximize opportunities and effectiveness for Thurrock Council.
  
• Represent the People and Organisation Development team as appropriate and provide feedback.
  
• Write Committee and Board level reports and prepare and present management reports as appropriate.
  
• Assist with internal events including staff and managers conferences, ensuring a focus on employee engagement.
  
• Perform any other duties reasonably expected from the role.
  

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification.
  
• Proven experience in organizational development, change management, and employee engagement.
  
• Strong project management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Knowledge of equal opportunity policies and diversity strategies.
  
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
  
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.