Head of People and Organisational Development

Grade: Strategic Lead Support Manager

Post Number: 0215

Conditions of Service: NJC for Local Government Services

Responsible to: Deputy Chief Fire Officer

Responsible for: HR Manager – delivery Occupational Health and Fitness Manager OD & Inclusion Manager Station Manager – HR HR Officer (Systems)

General Description of Post

1. Ensure the Human Resources Department provides professional HR advice to the Authority and is compliant with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in order to achieve the stated objectives of the Fire Authority and its Committees. This will include providing information and professional advice to elected Members and preparing and presenting reports.
2. Lead and maintain a People and Organisational Development function which is able to deliver a high-quality HR, Occupational Health, and OD services in line with regulations, standards and policies. Provide an effective People and OD management service, linking to the strategic aims and objectives of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
3. Contribute effectively to the corporate objectives of the Service as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team and take on strategic responsibilities as determined by the Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
4. Provide out of hours strategic support to the service as part of critical business continuity arrangements.

Specific duties

In fulfilling these roles, the post holder will be directly responsible for:

5. Monitor the Authority’s compliance with the relevant employment laws and all other relevant legislation and statutory instruments being in force from time to time. Any potential breaches of statute or other regulation should be reported to the Deputy Chief Fire Officer.
6. Advise the service on any relevant events, pressures or other matters within the wider employment, workforce, industrial relations, occupational health, learning and development context which may have implications for the Fire and Rescue Service.
7. Develop lead and implement a People Strategy to support the delivery of service objectives
8. Develop, lead and implement an Organisation Development and Inclusion Strategy to support the service transformation agenda.
9. Develop, lead and implement a Learning and Development Strategy to meet current and future workforce requirements.
10. Undertake workforce planning to advise SLT on matters relating to workforce numbers in order to plan effectively for future changes and requirements.
11. Effectively lead and manage all aspects of Human Resources, including primary responsibility for:
    • The delivery of an effective HR service which meets the needs of the Service, and provides professional support to service departments, employees and other stakeholders;
    • The delivery of an effective occupational health provision which promotes, maintains and supports employee health, fitness and well-being.
    • The delivery of an effective Leadership and Management Development programme to meet current and future requirements.
    • The delivery of an effective organisational development approach which supports a values-led culture, based on engagement, inclusion and promotes continual improvement.
    • The progression of the authority's equality and inclusion agenda including the development of best practice policies to support organisational excellence and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
12. Undertake the line management of POD team leaders, with overall responsibility for their development, welfare and morale.
13. Develop and implement an annual business plan and performance manage delegated functional areas to deliver agreed objectives, resolve issues and manage risk effectively.
14. Manage delegated budgets, including the setting, monitoring and spending of budgets in line with financial regulations.
15. Maintain an overview of legislative, sector and national changes which may impact upon conditions of service, best practice and future demands.
16. Ensure that up-to-date and appropriate Human Resource policies and processes are in place to support the organisation's strategic development.
17. Responsible for ensuring that conditions of service and contractual provisions meet statutory and NJC provisions.
18. Responsible for reviewing and managing pay and grading issues for all service employees.
19. Maintain effective and positive relationships with trade union representatives and participate in Joint Consultation and Negotiation Panels.
20. Take decisions in relation to the progress of disciplinary investigatory processes under the Service’s Discipline Procedures and Harassment and Bullying Procedure.
21. Responsible for the maintenance and development of a HR system which meets service requirements and provides accurate and relevant management workforce and establishment information.
22. As the delegated data owner, ensure processes are in place to maintain the security of personal data in line with Data Protection requirements.
23. Produce reports to inform decisions at a strategic level, including SLT and committee reports.
24. Lead, manage and support projects in line with Service’s Project Management Policy.
25. Develop and take forward opportunities for collaboration within the People and Organisational Development remit.
26. Undertaking work to support wider corporate objectives at a level commensurate with the role.
27. Undertake continuing professional development in order to maintain competence in the role.
28. Brief elected members, both formally and informally, on POD matters and provide advice and training where required.
29. Represent the service on regional/national bodies as required.