Assistant Director - OD and Learning

About this role

We are seeking a professionally qualified leader to join our newly formed Transformation and Improvement Service as Assistant Director Organisation Development and Learning. 

You will take a lead in the creation and implementation of development and design strategies that underpin the University’s transformation, leading substantial change initiatives in relation to leadership, people, culture, and ways of working to enhance our organisational and people effectiveness. This includes developing and delivering an engaging workforce development strategy that aligns our values and culture with our business model.

You will drive positive and sustainable change, ensuring our people, processes and structures are inclusive, and aligned with the University’s strategic goals and performance targets.

About you

You will be an engaging leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful organisational change and workforce development strategies.  You should have experience of working alongside senior executive teams to develop innovative solutions that result in cultural shifts and enhanced organisational performance. The postholder will demonstrate UWE Values, leading by exceptional example with a passion for inclusivity, people management and service excellence.

About Transformation and Improvement Services

We make change happen. 

Planning and implementing change can be complex and challenging. Transformation & Improvement Services simplifies the process of managing change, supporting leaders to prioritise and deliver the most impactful work.  We drive a culture of continuous improvement by breaking down barriers, testing new ideas, and co-creating inclusive solutions that empower our community. By staying ahead of external trends and internal needs, we enable the University to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact:

Katherine Davies on 0117 3282241 or email: katherine4.davies@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on the 9 July at our Frenchay Campus.

This is a full time, permanent post.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of this post it is not available as a job share or part time basis.

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