Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting East-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.
We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.
We are looking for a Workforce Development Manager to join our People Delivery Team for a 6 month period.
About the role
Working closely with the Head of Delivery, the priorities for the role will be to manage the challenging workforce development agenda for the People Directorate and support the development and the implementation of a new model for the function.
The role is an opportunity to gain experience at a senior level working in a complex and pressurised organisation and develop your people management, budget management and strategic workforce development skills.
About you
You will have the following attributes and experience:
You will be a self-starter, able to work with little supervision and will have management responsibility for a small team. You would ideally have worked within health or social care and have a good working knowledge of workforce development strategies.
If you require further information about the role, please contact David Evans (david.evans@redbridge.gov.uk) for an informal discussion.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
Job Description & Person Specification
Ambitious for Rebdridge
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
