OD Assistant

Salary: 25989 - 26824 pro rata
Hours per week: 18.5 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 Months
Interview date: 26 August 2026

The Organisational Development (OD) team plays a crucial role in helping the council develop a flexible highly skilled and capable workforce. Our goal is to ensure we have the right people with the right skills and attitudes in the right jobs at the right time.

The OD Assistant supports these goals by providing essential administrative support for key OD processes and workforce development initiatives including training social worker practice education and the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) program.

The OD Assistant is line managed by the OD Delivery Manager though their daily tasks may be directed by other OD team members. This role requires a high standard of IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office programs along with general office experience within a large complex organisation.

The ideal candidate must be flexible and able to respond to competing demands prioritising their workload accordingly. Experience in operating under pressure and meeting tight deadlines is important.

If you have a passion for supporting workforce development and possess the necessary skills and experience we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Find out more about Our Identity staff networks and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Amy Fletcher Training Manager

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Application criteria

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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council whether directly or to individual employees will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

• Respond to learning and development enquiries from employees and external customers.
• Coordinate training courses inductions and workforce development activities.
• Manage bookings calendars venues resources and course administration.
• Maintain accurate learning records databases and training systems.
• Process purchase orders invoices and customer payments.
• Maintain training information and ensure records and communications are accurate and up to date.
• Provide flexible administrative support across the Organisational Development team

• A good standard of education such as A Levels NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Strong administrative experience within a busy office environment.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience delivering excellent customer service to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience supporting learning training or workforce development activities would be an advantage.