Professional Development

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Our HR department is transforming. This is one of a number of positions being created to deliver the University’s new People and Culture Strategic Delivery Plan – you will play an important role as part of this exciting change, helping us embed the University’s values of Inclusivity, Ambition, Openness, Fairness and Respect.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our newly formed, growing team of Organisational Development professionals working to put our people at the heart of everything we do. This is a newly established role with an opportunity to grow and develop.

In the role of OD Project Adviser you will design and deliver projects, strategies and interventions that will underpin the University of Nottingham’s transformation. Supporting the OD Managers you will have a focus on priorities including employee engagement, culture, and organisational leadership, you will contribute to the delivery of the OD strategy and embed appropriate initiatives.

Reporting to the OD Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team and a group of people who are passionate about development in all its forms. We are ambitious for our people, and keen to ensure they realise their potential.

You will have a proven track record of relevant work experience in the field of Organisational Development, demonstrating excellent practical and theoretical knowledge through experience of experience of successfully leading projects or change management initiatives within a HR/OD context or experience of participation in initiatives with a commitment to continuous organisational improvement and the ability to support change.

We are looking for someone who is committed to the University’s values of Inclusivity, Ambition, Openness, Fairness and Respect. We set ourselves high standards and support one another to deliver fair and equitable solutions.  

Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway as we know that a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace is not only a better place to work but also produces higher-quality solutions. We know that a team made up of a wide range of groups and backgrounds delivers better projects. Therefore, we are particularly keen to receive applications from groups who are currently underrepresented within our team.

This opportunity is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements or flexible working may be considered. We offer hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of home and office working each week.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Claire Jagger or email Claire.Jagger@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.