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Job Opportunity: Executive Director of People and Organisational Development:Job description:Job location: Manchester Job reference: PSX-025392 income: Competitive Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services Job location: Oxford Road Job employment Type: Permanent Division/Team: Director's Office Hours Per Week: 1.0 FTE Closing date: 17/05/2024 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: Directorate of People & Organisational Development location_onGet directions The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching & learning and commitment to social responsibility. The world's big challenges demand urgent action now and we're bringing together the brightest minds to work across boundaries & disciplines, helping to create healthier, greener and more equal futures in Manchester and worldwide. As one of the UK's largest single-site higher education institutions, with 13000 colleagues & 46000 students hailing from 170 countries, when you join our University you become part of a truly diverse & global community. 2024 also represents an exciting time as we celebrate our bicentenary, welcome our new President& Vice-Chancellor, and look ahead to what our third century may bring. As our new Executive Director of People and Organisational Development (People and OD) & member of the University's Senior leadership abilities Team you will play a critical function in shaping our strategic direction as well as leading, organising, and directing the work of the People and OD Directorate to deliver against the University's vision and objectives. We are seeking for an practiced senior People/HR professional who shares our values and can blend advocacy, exceptional judgement, authentic and inclusive leadership abilities with the capability to turn strategy into delivery and impact in a large and complex organisation. You will have practice of developing and delivering People strategy, building & managing a large multi-faceted People/HR team, delivering transformational change, and a track record of prosperously applying innovative and progressive practice that builds organisational effectiveness and creates a high-performance culture. Key to your success will be your capability to inspire confidence, and gain trust, respect and credibility quickly. You will have a collaborative style with outstanding relationship-building expertise & high emotional intelligence. As a critical thinker, you will confidently and sensitively challenge the status quo and with a commitment to high standards of service delivery, you will develop and shape the People and OD team to provide efficient, reliable and highly effective professional advice and support across the University. Of vital importance will be your capability to be a function model for our values and demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and an inclusive culture. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome candidates from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, discapability, sexual orientation & transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. If you have the vision & ambition required for this critical function and would welcome an informal conversation, Contact Us by Emma Wilkins atemma@dixonwalter.co.uk How to apply For further details including the candidate brief and person specificationplease visit :https://www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/man-exec-director-of-pod/ Applications should be made via email toemma@dixonwalter.co.ukand must include on separate documents: » a letter of application setting out your interest in the function and details of how you match the person specification » a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) » details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) » a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Friday, 17 May (5pm). Longlist interviews will be held with Dixon Walter via Microsoft Teams in early June (Dates TBC). Final interviews will take place on campus in early July (Date TBC). Skills:
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