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Head of Talent and Organisational Development

HR Talent & Organisational Development

Location:	Canterbury
Salary:	£66,857 to £70,918 per annum
Grade:	Grade 10
Post Type:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Release Date:	Friday 30 August 2024
Closing Date:	23.59 hours BST on Monday 16 September 2024  (unless otherwise stated)
Reference:	CSF-971-24

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior and experienced OD professional to join us at a time of great transformation. You will lead on the cultural change which will underpin the University’s transformation programme (Kent2030) as well as establishing strategic workforce planning and talent management processes that will enable us to attract, retain and develop diverse talents across all parts and levels of the University.

As Head of Talent and Organisational Development, you can expect to be involved in: 

•    Leading on the diagnosis of cultural barriers to the achievement of the organisation’s vision and objectives and developing practical strategies to address those issues;

•    Developing and implementing talent and succession planning strategies, policies, programmes and interventions, including the development of competency and behavioural frameworks to support the realisation of organisational values and objectives;

•    Developing and implementing a strategic approach to workforce planning and resourcing to ensure the University workforce has the capabilities required to meet current and future organisational needs;

•    Leading on promoting equality in the University’s culture, policies and practices, and supporting the implementation of equality frameworks and objectives

What you will bring to the role : 

•    A CIPD membership plus significant post qualification experience such as MCIPD or Masters-level qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational Development 

•    Experience at a senior level delivering the OD function to high professional standards within a complex, professional based organisation 

•    A track record around developing organisational development strategies and programmes that are context specific – matching OD practice to business needs 

•    Experience of major culture change initiatives 

•    Experience in workforce planning, talent development, succession planning and staff resourcing 

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•    hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 

•    43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

•    excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

•    corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

•    retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred

•    on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets 

•    study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts

•    support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme

•    training and development opportunities at all levels

•    on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-971-24.

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