Grade J scp35 £43,421 to scp39 £47,420 per annum Pay Award Pending
12 month fixed term contract
Role specifics Recognised HR qualification/relevant degree i.e. CIPD L5 or above
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The Role
Reporting to the Head of Corporate HR, this post will be key in delivering our People Plan priorities, taking responsibility for a number of significant work streams including:
Lead initiatives which develop and embed our people priorities: recruitment and retention, cost of living, development, digital/data and hybrid working
Take ownership and lead both local and regional projects, generating creative solutions and making independent decisions
Project management, from research to implementation, exploring the possible with a ‘can do’ attitude
Identifying solutions/initiatives from analysis of data/information from a range of sources and stakeholders, and presenting this to colleagues, senior leaders and Executive Members.
Provision of strategic policy and employment law advice including people implications, legislative changes and government initiatives
Supporting the HR/OD management team with new policy and strategy implementation
Contributing to the day-to-day activities within the Corporate HR Team.
This is a fast-paced area of work, where teamwork and collaboration are key, and ambition and learning is encouraged! The successful candidate will be ambitious for the service, bringing new ideas and initiatives, thinking innovatively outside our current ways of working.
About You
We are looking for someone who is innovative and progressive in their thinking with strong strategic awareness, to help drive forward the people strategy and enhance the employee ‘experience’.
The ideal person will have experience of working independently and also successfully with stakeholders, delivering results across different departments and understands the complexities of the organisation.
An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of local government terms and conditions of employment alongside excellent communication and IT skills is key, as is a recognised HR qualification/relevant degree i.e. CIPD L5 or above.
Please show in your application how you meet the requirements of the post detailed in the person specification, and confirm the qualification/s held.
About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.
Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.
As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.
Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.
Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and covering letter discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.
Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.
This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.
For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk
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