Head of Organisational Development and People Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver organisational development strategies and people projects across the Colleges
• Drive initiatives that support employee engagement, wellbeing, leadership development, and organisational culture
• Support strategic workforce planning and talent development initiatives
• Lead change management and continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with senior leaders to support organisational transformation and people strategy delivery
• Develop and implement staff development, succession planning, and leadership programmes
• Analyse people data and organisational trends to inform strategic decision-making
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing across all areas of the organisation
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the College and external partners
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and College policies

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree or professional qualification in HR, Organisational Development, or related field
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience leading organisational development or strategic HR initiatives
• Project management qualification or experience managing large-scale projects
• Strong experience managing change and delivering people-focused projects
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience of leading and developing teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing

• Experience working within Further Education or the public sector
• Experience developing leadership and talent programmes
• Knowledge of current organisational development and workforce trends

Benefits

About
Sandwell Family of Colleges is a group of educational institutions located in the West Midlands region of England, offering a diverse range of courses and programs to cater to various interests and career aspirations. The family comprises of Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, Central St Michael, Professional Academy, Central St Michaels Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced teaching staff, and a commitment to student success, the Sandwell Family of Colleges provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, enabling individuals to pursue their educational and career goals effectively. Sandwell Family of Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We have robust policies and procedures in place to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. At Sandwell Family of Colleges, we believe that creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment is essential for enabling our students to thrive academically and personally. We are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and will continue to uphold the highest standards to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.Please note that as part of our onboarding process, you will be required to either undergo an Enhanced DBS check or provide your existing Enhanced DBS certificate if you are registered with the Update Service.We expect all applicants to be fully transparent about any information that may be disclosed as part of this check so that we can discuss it at the earliest opportunity. For more information on what may show on your Enhanced DBS check please visit: https://vetting.com/blog/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check/ We reserve the right to close this job vacancy before the advertised application deadline.