Head of Leadership and Learning
- Recruiter
- UK Research and Innovation
- Location
-
Swindon
South West EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 61227.00 - 62227.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 19 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2021
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Human Resources
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the leading funding agency investing in science and research in the UK. Sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), we operate across the whole of the UK with a combined budget of more than GBP8 billion and 7,500 employees. UKRI brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England; and the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK. For more information, please visit
Our vision is to create an outstanding research and innovation system that gives everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, enriching lives locally, nationally and internationally. Throughout the last year UKRI has played a central role in convening and catalysing efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, supporting hundreds of projects to address the challenges and helping innovative businesses. Now is an exciting time to join our team.
Overview
Our HR function plays a pivotal role in achieving UKRI's vision. Following a comprehensive review and in full consultation with all key stakeholders, we are implementing a new HR Target Operating Model to transform the way we work, with a focus on strengthening our strategic business partnering capability, modernizing HR operational services and building up our expertise in areas such as careers and talent management, EDI, and leadership development.
We are seeking to recruit a Head of Leadership and Learning.
The position
In this role, you will lead, design and drive forward strategic and evidence–based Learning and Leadership development initiatives across UKRI and its Councils to enable leaders and managers to develop and empower talented people.
Skills, knowledge and experience required
- University degree in HR/Organisation Development or equivalent relevant professional experience
- Demonstrable skills and tools to influence the leadership, learning and OD agenda at a strategic level
- Ability and confidence to lead participative approaches to complex change across the organisation
- Coaching qualification (desirable)
- Demonstrable track record of developing learning and development strategy, of creating programmes and of delivery in a variety of learning and development roles with demonstrable impact
- Experience of leading a Learning and Leadership Development function within a complex, unionised organisation
- Strong leadership and resource planning skills
- Strong influencing, negotiating and consulting skills
- Credible expert with the ability to influence, evidenced through delivery and up–to–date knowledge
- Insight driven – at ease with data and analytics to demonstrate impact and return on investment
- Coaching and collaborative leadership style
- Strong communication skills (in writing, presentation etc) and able to communicate complex information concisely and clearly.
Additional Information
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
How to apply
Applications are handled by UK Shared Business Services, to see more details and to apply please visit our job board. Please include a covering letter outlining how you fit the role criteria.
The closing date for applications is 19th September 2021.
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