Overview
Reference: REQ0267
Description: We are looking for a Senior Organisational Development (OD) Partner to play a key role in delivering our People Strategy and sustaining a high-performing, inclusive and resilient Council.
This is a particularly important time to join us. As the Council prepares for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), this role will be central to supporting organisational stability, maintaining workforce engagement, and ensuring we are well positioned for the future.
Working closely with the Head of HR, you will provide strategic OD support to strengthen organisational culture, build capability, and support consistent performance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead impactful initiatives across learning and development, organisational resilience, wellbeing, talent, and performance.
You will work in partnership with managers, HR colleagues and stakeholders across the Council to design and deliver practical OD solutions that support stability and continuous improvement as we deliver the Council plan and prepare for Local Government Reorganisation.
Key responsibilities in the role include:
Driving delivery of the Council’s People Strategy through effective OD practice
Supporting organisational stability and resilience through clear frameworks, capability development, and consistent approaches
Supporting the organisation in change readiness
Shaping and delivering a corporate learning and development offer aligned to workforce needs
Embedding a high-performance culture through effective performance and development frameworks
Using data and insight to inform priorities and evaluate impact
Championing employee wellbeing as part of a proactive and supportive people strategy
Overseeing key programmes including corporate induction, apprenticeships, and coaching
Ensuring OD practice aligns with governance, legislation and best practice
What we are looking for:
A post graduate qualification in HR or other disciplines relevant to the post (CIPD level 7 or working towards) or equivalent
Professional membership of CIPD
A solution focussed, enthusiastic approach to problem solving/challenges, with the tenacity to look past obstacles and maintain a positive outlook
Experience of delivering a corporate learning and development offer
Demonstrable experience of engaging employees as part of a high performing organisation
Demonstrable experience of contributing to the design, development and implementation of a range of plans, strategies and other interventions that led to the positive behavioural change and increased employee engagement
Ability to work as part of a team, offering management and support to team members
Why join Stroud District Council?
Working at Stroud District Council means joining a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its people and its communities. You’ll be part of a supportive HR team with opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working options in line with service delivery requirements
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave
Commitment to wellbeing, continuous improvement and Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-of-working-for-us
A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028. We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.
Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill – Stroud
Salary: *GBP*51,356 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme – Flexi Working Scheme – Hybrid working approach – Employee Wellbeing Offer – For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent
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