Organisational Development Officer

1 x Permanent Position 

2 x Fixed Term Contracts until March 2027

Wokingham Borough Council has some opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic Organisation Development Officers to join us on a permanent or fixed term basis.

We are a highly ambitious Council and are about to embark on a significant period of transformation in Organistional Development.  These roles will support the development and implementation of the corporate learning framework and training offer.  Co-designing and delivering training programmes across the Council will be integral to these roles along with ensuring that we provide high quality training for all.

The role will support in the delivery of our People Strategy to include tools, and interventions to help the council achieve its strategic ambitions which will include programmes such as culture, performance management, leadership and development.

Experience of working within a local government setting would be highly advantageous as would being an accredited Insights Practitioner.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ And much more

Key responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of the Councils Corporate learning framework and training offer.
• Co-create training packages and be responsible for the delivery of training, predominantly face to face, to support the Organisational Development programme that will embed a learning culture across the Council.
• Work in partnership with Managers and teams across the Council to ensure that learning sessions are coherent, accessible and in-line with industry standards and the evolving needs of staff.
• Design and use tools to evaluate the impact of learning and organisational development initiatives and conduct regular monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of the programme as per agreed objectives.
• Acts as the councils Subject Matter Expert in developing content and supporting the use of learning management systems, platforms and other tools for hosting learning content

 Candidate Requirements:

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications, or expertise
• Good IT skills including office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Demonstrable experience of delivering training face to face with some hybrid training options
• Experience of learning management systems, e-learning and system maintenance

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Bolton, OD Business Partner, via sarah.bolton@wokingham.gov.uk  or Sally Halliwell, Head of HR and OD via sally.halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

 If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.