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0609-316545 - Recruitment and Contracts Manager - £30 - £37.50 per hour – Romford - Temporary Contract

• Our client is an East London Local Authority who are currently seeking a Recruitment and Contracts Manager. This position predominately involves managing a team of HR Advisors/Recruitment Solutions Advisors, following a strict, process driven and legislative permanent recruitment process.

• You will be required to write reports including analysing the issues surrounding public sector recruitment. You will carryout 1-1's with 12 staff encouraging, monitoring and evaluating their development. You will report directly into the Head of HR and will be part of the Senior Management Team.

• This department is going through a period of change therefore a candidate who has experience in this would be ideal. It is essential that the candidate has previous public sector management experience in particular the managing of a team. A full job specification is available

0609-314640 - Senior People Strategy Manager - £320 - £400 per day – Romford - Temporary Contract

• Our client is an East London Local Authority who are currently seeking a Senior People Strategy Manager This is a Business Partner role within Finance and Commerce specifically required to assist with an indepth change management process. You will need to demonstrate good solid project management experience ideally Prince 2 trained and will be Chartered MCIPD as evidenced in your application Provide strategic HR advice and support to the nominated Group Director and the Directorate management team, leading on the development and delivery of HR solutions in support of strategic goals and improved organisational and Directorate performance. Work in partnership with the business and HR functions to secure alignment between HR and the Directorate’s business strategy, taking responsibility for ensuring that corporate policies and procedures are consistently applied across the Directorate and that service needs and requirements are adequately represented by actively contributing to HR policy development.

• Work with the Group Director and his/her respective senior teams, to analyse business objectives, drivers and performance issues and identify prioritised HR strategies and plans designed to meet business needs. Ensure that Group Directorate’s future staffing needs are robustly assessed and analysed and grow business capability through the strategic and innovative use of people resources. Identify in collaboration with the Workforce Strategy Manager, workforce development and succession plans and strategies to meet current and future business challenges and people requirements and input to the Council’s overall learning and development plans to ensure that managers and staff are developed within a performance ethos. Work closely with corporate Human Resources to develop appropriate strategies for implementing organisational change, including developing managers to lead and manage the change agenda by improving the people capabilities of their teams. Provide a high quality, flexible and responsive HR service to the nominated Group Directorate, including organisational/learning and development, performance management, employee relations and recruitment and selection, liaising with Human Resources/Learning & Development specialists to facilitate timely delivery and evaluation of appropriate activities/solutions. Collaborate with Directorate stakeholders including Members, service managers and teams to identify areas where Human Resources can add value, acting as consultant, project manager and facilitator in liaison with corporate Human Resources to develop and implement timely, cost effective and best practice HR interventions and solutions to meet objectives and improve performance.

• Act as a role model for HR, communicate best practice throughout the Group Directorate, and challenge, support and coach senior managers, so that they become role models in the way they lead their teams. Support and guide the Group Directorate in the proactive implementation of corporate policy in the area of diversity, and support equal access and inclusion in all Group Directorate activities. Contribute to the successful development of the HR function ensuring consistent, open and ongoing communication between corporate HR and the Group Directorate to enable delivery of high quality and timely services. Lead and commission ‘virtual’ teams in the delivery of HR services, liaising with relevant corporate HR senior managers, set standards, goals and objectives for virtual teams and coach and support dedicated Human Resources operational staff, managing and assessing their performance and delivery to Group Directorates. Take responsibility for leading on and supporting significant corporate HR projects as required. Be responsible for the Group Directorate’s contribution to the delivery of national and local HR performance indicators and, with the Head of HR, to critically evaluate and monitor the success of HR solutions and services in contributing to the Group Directorates’ effectiveness, efficiency and attainment of overall objectives and update as appropriate. Build and maintain effective working relationships with key external stakeholders including other Boroughs, relevant public sector organisations and professional membership bodies, sharing information and acting as an ambassador to raise the profile of Human Resources at formal public events and through informal and formal networks.

0609-314452 - e-HR Project Manager - £310 - £382 per day – Romford - Temporary Contract

• Our client is an East London Local Authority who are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to move forward with the initiation phase of our e-HR Project. - Oracle V12 or 12.1 experience with E-HR is a must.

• The successful candidate will have excellent communication, influencing and project management skills. They will have a strong track record in the delivery of new HR processes and systems.

• A good understanding of the HR environment and knowledge of the Oracle HR/Payroll product is essential. Experience of the local government HR agenda would be desirable.

0309 - 312882 – Organisational Development (OD) Consultant - Croydon – 24.21ph - £30.00 - Temporary Contract

• Our client is a South London Local Authority who are currently seeking a temporary Organisational Development (OD) Consultant through to end of the year. Must be experienced in OD diagnosis, familiarity and experience in using OD techniques to identify solutions event design including corporate events facilitaion including 360 and MBTI - they are not seeking applicants with HR & LD background. The purpose of the role is to deliver a comprehensive and integrated OD consultancy service to all Council departments responsive to their unique needs and which transforms the way change and service improvement is led § To support service managers in leading and managing change § To advise managers on aspects of service improvement and the best OD interventions to help them § To actively seek opportunities to identify and communicate significant improvements and progress § To promote and disseminate effective behaviours and competencies that demonstrate superior performance § To source or create resources to help service managers to implement improvements to services

• § Ability to think strategically, both in the long term and in thinking about the needs of the whole organisation. § Proven ability to design and deliver organisational development interventions § Excellent facilitation skills § Excellent coaching skills § Creative and innovative with ideas and approach § Excellent communication skills - an open and honest communication style. § Flexible and adaptable to a still developing, changing and complex environment § Good project management skills § Ability to build and maintain strong relationships § Ability to influence at all levels of an organisation – and unafraid to constructively challenge. § Able to process and analyse a broad range of data quickly and effectively. § Ability to work effectively as a team player. § A determination to deliver a high quality of service in a motivated manner. § A consistently positive attitude to change. § Excellent organisational skills § Creative and innovative with ideas and approach

• § Demonstrable experience of developing organisational development interventions § Experience of working closely with senior management, gaining credibility with that level of the organisation § Extensive experience designing and delivering strong training programmes § Experience of evaluating the impact of OD interventions, such as leadership development – in terms of culture change and/or Return on Investment § Experience of successfully leading multiple projects simultaneously § Experience of using diagnostic tools, e.g. STEP analysis, GAP analysis, Training Needs Analysis, Skills Audit, SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis § Experienced and qualified in the use of psychometric instruments, e.g. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ? Required to work outside of core hours, including evenings as appropriate ? Expected to attend meetings and conferences outside of the borough as appropriate ? Must produce an annual report detailing continued professional development ? Should be involved in coaching and mentoring both within the HR community and more widely across the organisation ? Proactive approach to networking and involvement in social events both within the HR community and outside of the organisation

0309-312458 – Learning and Development Manager – Romford – £22.00 - £27.50ph - Temporary Contract

• Our client is an Essex located Local Authority who are currently seeking a Temporary Learning and Development Manager for a contract through to end of November This position involves the managing and promotion of Havering's prestigious Learning and Development Centre. The ideal candidate will have a strong learning and development background at a senior level together with extensive experience in the public sector. The ability to manage a team is essential. The candidate will have a broad knowledge and understanding of training and business efficiency. The candidate will have experience in procurement and business planning in terms of reviewing the current provision and developing further opportunities for business. This is a challenging role and requires a dedicated Learning and Development Manager to meet the demands of Havering's ambitious Workforce Strategy Plan. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a capacity to 'get things done' and a 'can do' approach. This is an all encompassing role to develop the learning and development function in Havering. Only candidates who can provide evidence of a proven track record in a similar role in public sector will be considered.

• To develop, implement and evaluate a range of corporate training programmes which support and strengthen the Authority’s business objectives and underpin its Workforce Strategy. To develop, implement and review an annual corporate training plan. To manage the Council’s training facilities at CEME to ensure maximum utilisation. To develop collaborative business relationships with other local employers, adjacent Boroughs and public sector employers to maximise the revenue opportunities for the Centre’s learning events. To implement learning and development interventions and solutions to meet corporate and service objectives. Negotiate, commission, manage and review contracts for the use of external providers within budgets and timescales and to the appropriate quality standards. To lead and/or support, as appropriate, the development of learning and development solutions to enhance the Authority’s diversity agenda.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills Interpersonal skills to influence and persuade managers to ensure compliance with corporate contract Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing Good ICT skills A good level of organisational and time management skills to be able to prioritise competing workloads and deadlines whilst maintaining professional standards under pressure Ability to manage and plan resources including budgets to meet service needs Ability to be innovative and creative and to think laterally but logically to solve complex business problems facing the Council Strong analytical, review and reasoning skills Knowledge Knowledge of the role of training providers, consultants and facilitators in meeting service delivery needs Understanding of best practice in developing learning and development solutions and interventions. Experience Extensive experience of working in a Learning and Development environment.

0309-312005 - Principal Human Resources Officer - £20.53 to £24.73ph - London E14 - Temporary Contract

• Our client is an East London Local Authority who are currently seeking a Principal Human Resources Officer for a temporary contract through to December 09. Role is to cover 4 month secondment - will need a candidate who has a vast amount of HR experience, preferable in Local Government. Must have knowledge of Local Government Employment Legislation. A candidate with sound management and problem solving skills. You will be operationally responsible for managing a busy team on a day to day basis. The ability to prioritise your workload and working to tight deadlines is a must and an ability to set high performance standards is essential Extensive knowledge of, current employment legislation and legislative trends and policies and procedures. Knowledge of the Council’s HR Strategy and its contributor to the delivery of the strategic plan objectives.

• Ability to analyse and resolve complex employee relations issues. Ability to interpret employment legislation and apply it within an operational context. Ability to interpret and present statistical data. In a meaningful way that assists Senior Managers in achieving Service Objectives. Ability to resolve conflicting priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain quality service delivery Well developed negotiating and written and verbal skills. Proven ability to direct, lead and motivate staff. Ability to develop performance objectives and milestones for staff and ensure effective delivery of outcomes through PDR process. Ability to set up and maintain effective working relationships with Senior Mangers and their management teams. Proven organisation skills to ensure that the HR team is run effectively, deadlines met and effective systems and procedures are in place.

• Develop, in conjunction with the HR Manager/Lead, Advice & Consultancy, systems and processes to ensure that the HR service provided it supports and meets the needs of individual service areas and is in line with HR service standards. Ensure the delivery of a high quality, professional HR Advice and Consultancy service to individual service areas. Maintain an up to date knowledge of current employment law and best practice; consistently apply this knowledge whilst providing advice and recommendations to managers. Provide advice and support to managers on case work; interpret and apply the Council’s HR policies and best practice in employment in order to achieve good employee relations and effective management performance within the service area supported. Where appropriate, actively participate in recruitment selection exercises, ensuring that organisational standards and best practice are applied through each stage of the process. Ensure that management information is provided when requested to support workforce planning, management of employee performance and budget monitoring for the service area. Under take project work; contribute to the development of HR priorities at the direction of the HR Manager/Lead, Advice and Consultancy. Develop effective liaison with the Manager of Shared Services and all functions within HR. Promote diversity issues through the application of the council’s policies and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation. Develop and promote effective and credible working relationship with senior managers, employees, and internal and external agencies.

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