Head of Talent and Organisational Development

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 & home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays & 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) & 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 & 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 click the 'Apply' button, above 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.

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity & promotes equality at all levels.

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