Oganisational Effectiveness Lead

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Organisational Effectiveness Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for two Organisational Effectiveness/ Development professionals to join the People Team at Yorkshire Water on a fixed term basis. Could this be you?

The offer:

• Salary of £45,556 - £56,945 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual performance related bonus
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Organisational Effectiveness Lead progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and much more!

Location: Bradford/ Hybrid Working (typically 2 x days onsite in Bradford per week)

Work type: 24 month fixed term contract, working 37 hours per week (Monday Friday)

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

Where you fit in:

Following the launch of our new 10-year strategy, we are engaged in an exciting change agenda to modernise ways of working in the people space to enable delivery of a thriving Yorkshire, which is right for customers and right for the environment.

The Organisational Effectiveness team are leading a programme of organisational design & development initiatives and as part of this we are looking for two Organisational Effectiveness Leads. You will take accountability for the development of an up-to-date jobs architecture and a whole business skills and capabilities framework.

To excel in this role, we are looking for people who have:

A background in organisational effectiveness or development
Previous experience of designing and delivering either role architecture, or skills and capability frameworks
Strong influencing & stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication skills and an ability to break down complex concepts to engage different audience groups
The ability to confidently lead projects end-to-end
A drive to collaborate and co-create with a wide range of colleagues
A strength in reasoned and logical decision making approaches
Experience of applying systems thinking in project settings
Big of picture thinking, which an ability to translate long-term outcomes into near-term deliverables
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Previous experience in delivering HR led transformation projects would be advantageous
Able to facilitate challenging conversations

If we sound like your cup of tea, apply today! Please complete the online application process and share your CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date 25th October, 2024

First stage interviews are expected to take place w/c 4th November, 2024

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy!

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.

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