Head of Strategic Org Development and Change

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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Head of Strategic Organisational Development and Change

Permanent

Grade

Consultation grade subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Overview

We are at the heart of Birmingham City Councils most essential asset its People.

Playing a vital role in shaping the future of the city and ensuring that key services reach those who need them most. With a focus on aligning workforce needs with organisational goals our team supports engages and motivates the workforce to deliver exceptional services to Birminghams citizens.

Whether its managing accurate payroll ensuring safe recruitment fostering positive employee relations or driving inclusive policies every decision we make has a direct impact on both employees and the community.

Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive guided by our core principles of being helpful openminded and delivering positive outcomes.

By working collaboratively across service areas we provide expert guidance and support to colleagues empowering them to focus on delivering vital frontline services. If youre passionate about making a difference this role gives you the opportunity to contribute to a forwardthinking diverse and vibrant city creating lasting impact for both our employees and citizens.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic leader to drive the Councils change and adoption strategy enabling the successful implementation of new technologies systems and business processes across the organisation. This pivotal role focuses on preparing the workforce for change minimising disruption reducing resistance and ensuring employees are supported engaged and ready to adopt new ways of working.

Working across complex highvalue programmes you will embed effective change management approaches that build capability unlock value and deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong focus on people and culture youll advise senior leaders guide delivery teams and help shape a modern agile and futureready organisation placing equity diversity inclusion & belonging along with employee engagement and wellbeing at the heart of every transformation

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic change and adoption initiatives by developing and implementing organisationwide change management strategies that support the successful rollout of new technologies and business processes.

Embed change management across programmes by working closely with project delivery teams to integrate change activities into plans ensuring a seamless transition for users and early realisation of benefits.

Support and influence senior leaders by providing expert guidance on change sponsorship stakeholder engagement and cultural alignment helping them lead change effectively from the top.

Develop and deliver actionable change plans including communications training coaching and resistance management strategies to ensure consistent informed and engaged adoption across the organisation.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement by embedding change readiness assessments promoting best practice and driving learning initiatives to build internal capability and sustain transformation

Embed Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) into all change initiatives ensuring that engagement strategies are inclusive and reflective of the diverse needs of the workforce

Prioritise employee engagement and wellbeing throughout the change lifecycle creating supportive environments that foster resilience reduce change fatigue and enable individuals and teams to thrive through transformation

About You

You are an experienced change management leader with a proven track record in driving successful technology and business process transformations within large complex organisations. You possess extensive expertise in applying change management principles methodologies and tools to facilitate smooth transitions and maximise adoption.

Your experience includes leading highvalue programmes engaging with senior stakeholders and guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful change initiatives. You excel in developing and implementing comprehensive change management plans effectively communicating strategic messages across various levels and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build collaborative relationships influence decisionmaking and lead teams through complex change processes

Please upload an uptodate CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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