Head of Learning and Organisational Development
Based in Stanmore. Hybrid role - 3 days office based.
2 year fixed-term contract
Are you an experienced people leader with a passion for driving organisational excellence and fostering a values-led culture? Do you thrive in people-centred environments where your strategic insights and leadership can make a profound impact? Do you want to be part of a team where you'll find unwavering support combined with the autonomy and flexibility to excel in your role? If so, we invite you to join Norwood as the Head of Learning and Organisational Development!
We are at a pivotal moment, having recently begun to develop a more impactful and high performing People and Culture department, enabling Norwood to successfully achieve its strategic priorities at a time of change and opportunity for us. Our People and Culture department is at the heart of this transformation, dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging workplace for our Norwood team and the people we support. As we embark on this new chapter, we are seeking an innovative and strategic leader to spearhead our Learning and Organisational Development strategy and initiatives.
As the Head of Learning and Organisational Development, you will be responsible for developing the Learning and Development approach, ensuring it is strategic, effective and enables high performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the People and Culture department, promoting its reputation across the organisation and supporting the development of a shared, values-led culture
- Develop and implement a strategic, effective Learning and Development approach that enables high performance
- Lead organisational development initiatives that align with and support our strategic objectives, driving continuous improvement and excellence
- Serve as a key advisor to the Senior Leadership team, providing expert insights and guidance on people and culture matters
- Lead and inspire the Learning, Development, and OD team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth
Benefits at Norwood include:
- The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
- Hybrid work arrangement
- 1pm finish on a Friday
- Unlimited access to staff referral scheme
This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our transformation, contributing to the development of a thriving, values-based workplace. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong commitment to people and culture, we would love to hear from you! Please press apply and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.
Closing date is 9th August 2024. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.