Organisation Development Business Partner - Maternity Cover Contract Ending 31/03/2028

For further information, please download the attached job description. 

Interviews to be held on 16.11.26 at our Manchester Head Office.

About the Role

We are looking for someone who supports the delivery of the People & Culture Strategy and contributes to Golden Lane Housing’s organisational development, cultural change and transformation agenda. This role is responsible for proactively supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of organisational development solutions and interventions that deliver sustainable improvements in individual, team and organisational performance. The role provides support to the Director of Business Services and the Head of People and Culture for transformation projects, all Learning & Development requirements for colleagues and board members in areas such as behaviour and values, culture change, employee engagement, change management, apprenticeship, coaching, leadership development and talent/succession planning. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas, experiences and perspective to help shape how we work and improve what we do. You’ll play an important role in supporting the creation of a positive and cohesive culture that aligns to our values and behaviours. Working closely with the Head of People and Culture and other leaders across the organisation to ensure the delivery of our People and Culture Strategy that is aligned to our organisational plan.

Skills Knowledge and Experience

Level 5 CIPD qualified or working towards completion, with a commitment to continuing professional development.

• Experience with Learning & Development including the design, delivery and evaluation of training workshops
• Experience of working with culture change.
• Provide analysis, interpretation, observations, recommendations, feedback and action planning for a wide range of Organisational Development interventions e.g. staff feedback, team development
• Ability to record, report and interpret data and make sound value for money decisions on development proposals
• Collaborate and influence people with the ability to manage challenge and resistance to change
• Ability to influence people and engage with groups for workshop delivery
• Ability to create excellent working relationships both internally and externally
• Assess spend and apply for funding opportunities
• Manage the development and delivery of projects to meet tight timescales
• Ability to give feedback to individuals in a manner that engages the recipient

Desirable

• Knowledge of Organisational Development
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the Housing sector.
• Training Needs and skills gap Analysis
• Coach and mentor colleagues
• Be an integral part of the induction and probation process
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Compliance
• Demonstrate collaborative working with Communications, Health & Safety, Governance and all
• Operational teams to reduce silo effect and maximise potential for success