Applications are invited for the post of Senior Learning and Organisational Development Business Partner.

This newly created post will primarily focus on Adult and Children’s Services and Social Work and will work strategically with with Senior Managers to lead on the delivery of high quality, cost effective learning, organisational development (L&OD), and culture change strategies. 

The successful candidate will provide advice, support, and line management to a dedicated team of learning and development professionals who primarily support the adult and children’s services workforce.  This will include the development of L&OD strategies which comprises of in-house and externally commissioned activities, supporting the recruitment and retention of ASYEs, Practice Educators, Best Interest Assessors (BIAs), Approved Mental Health Practitioners (AMHPs), our Social Work and OT Apprentices and engagement with the Cheshire & Merseyside Social Work Teaching Partnership (CMSWTP).

The development of positive and productive working relationships both internally and externally will be key, including working with colleagues to co-produce and develop initiatives that are linked to the strategic priorities of Adult and Children’s Services.

In addition to the above, there will also be an opportunity to take an active role in supporting organisation-wide L&OD programmes as directed by the Workforce Learning and Development Manager.

The post holder will work within a competent, experienced, and enthusiastic team, based at the Corporate Learning Centre in Ainsdale, including opportunities for agile working. The team are committed to an ethos of continuous improvement and delivering effective and efficient outcomes for our workforce.

This is both a demanding and hugely rewarding role and one that will bring immense job satisfaction to the successful applicant.

If you would like an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity contact Michael Mainwaring, Workforce Learning and Development Manager at Michael.Mainwaring@sefton.gov.uk or telephone 0151 934 2483.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.