About the role
We are transforming our HR and Organisational Development functions within the council to ensure that we have a fit for purpose structure to enable the next chapter in our journey, supporting the achievement of our corporate priorities and ensuring the council can respond to its changing workforce needs.
As such, we are in the process of implementing a new structure, with some new roles and teams. We currently have a number of potential vacancies that we will need to fill, so that we have the capacity to deliver an excellent service.
You will project manage and lead on a range of organisation wide workforce projects that provide a sustainable and effective employment model which supports the delivery of the NNC workforce strategy and corporate plan.
You’ll develop, review and improve employment policies, practice and guidelines to meet the objectives and priorities of the Council and measure the effectiveness of these to identify innovative solutions which improve the quality of HR services within a framework of a cost effective continuously improving service.
For an informal discussion please contact Helen Hudson Helen.hudson@northnorthants.gov.uk
What will you be doing?
You will develop and review employment policies and practices and manage project work which impact employees and the workforce, to make sure they meet organisational requirements (current and future), including the effective and timely review of HR policies, practices and procedures.
You’ll provide expert advice/interpretation of policy, employment legislation, legal frameworks or assistance with complex queries to ensure practice and compliance is consistent.
You will support the effective maintenance of consultative and negotiation arrangements and agreements with Trade Unions and other stakeholders to ensure organisational objectives can be achieved, whilst maintaining positive employee relations in accordance with service areas constitutional agreements.
About you
You’ll CIPD qualified and/or hold a relevant degree or equivalent with Proven experience in HR support at a professional level, providing sound personnel advice on complex employment issues and interpreting HR policies, procedures, conditions of service and legislation. You will have Proven experience of leading and developing high performing, professional teams to deliver continuous improvement. You will be able to Project management skills - Able to work as the project lead - from initiation, design and planning, championing solutions (managing ambiguity) to achieve business outcomes. Please note that any at risk individuals who apply for the role who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria and skills for a suitable role, will be given priority over other applicants. |
Our benefits
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.
You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!
Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
About us
Our Values and Behaviours
Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy
Our Key Commitments
Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)
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