People Development Manager

About Tendring

Tendring District is a unique and vibrant place with so much to offer. Our community enjoys over 36 miles of coastline, award-winning sandy beaches, numerous coastal towns providing anything from the traditional pleasures of the seaside to maritime heritage, a variety of beautiful and picturesque villages, one of the busiest harbours in Europe and a number of important wildlife and environmental sites such as The Naze, and Hamford Water, Walton-on-the-Naze; or Stour and Copperas Woods, Wrabness to name a few. Our coastal geography is our greatest asset, providing a beautiful and enriching environment for both residents and visitors.

Why Join Us?

At Tendring District Council, collaboration and innovation thrive. As our People Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our organisational culture and values, ensuring they are visible, embedded, and upheld, and developing our people.

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Build and enhance the people and culture capability of the Council.

• Support the management of the employee lifecycle.

• Contribute to broader organisational and strategic management.

• Lead the development of our organisational culture and values.

• Provide strategic management of the Council’s Career Track provision, utilising apprenticeships to support our workforce and delivering a professional program within external organisations.

• Collaborate with Senior Management on Organisational and Workforce Development matters, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Work closely with the People & Culture Manager to provide seamless support and maintain our Council culture.

What We Offer

The People function is a busy and thriving department to work within, so the ability to work flexibly is essential for this role. You will be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and the well-being of our employees. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a real impact on our community and the people we serve.

The Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• A Level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management or Development.

• Chartered status of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (ideally FCIPD).

• At least a Level 4/5 (ideally Level 7) Leadership or Management qualification.

• Full membership of a professional body in management, leadership or local government.

• A Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring qualification (desirable)

• British Psychological Society Level A and B Occupational Test User qualification.  Registered Member of the British Psychological Society (desirable)

• Experience of working in a complex and diverse organisation at a senior level undertaking similar functions and duties to those in the job description.

• Having a consistent record of giving sound professional advice and building success through effective and productive working relationships.

• Effective budget management skills.

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills.

• Proficient in MS-Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Eligible to work in the UK

Employee Benefits

The Council offer a great range of employee benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous leave entitlement

• Free parking

• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership

• A number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives

For further details about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact Katie Wilkins, Head of People, on 01255 686315, or Jo Williams-Lota, HR Manager, on 01255 686318

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Tendring District Council and be a part of something special.

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