Deputy Head of People - Talent and Leadership Development

Delivering the Art of the Possibleis our people mission. We need an individual who has a record of success in leading teams responsible for inclusion, leadership development, learning and development, as well as an understanding and exposure in delivering the key components of an effective talent and leadership strategy. Fundamentally we need someone who can lead from the front, elegantly challenge the status quo, and deliver an effective and efficient people service for Lincolnshire County Council.

This exciting new role will support our journey towards culture change following a significant period of engagement with the workforce and the development of new values and behaviours. Another key area will be to review, develop and implement a new deal for corporate learning, as well as creating an inclusive and supportive culture for both employees and managers in LCC. In addition, we will need someone who is innovative in their thinking when creating a new approach to leadership development, supporting the need for compassionate leadership.Our people strategy is due for renewal in 2025 and this role will assist in its development for our 6000 employees and in which we deliver a diverse range of services as a County Council., The Deputy Head of People (Talent and Leadership Development) will lead the team in identifying synergies between the 4 elements of, Leadership Development, Talent, Inclusion and Learning. The team will also look at enabling workforce transformation to ensure LCC meets the corporate objectives through having people employed in the right roles to meet our internal stakeholders and external residents needs.

Whilst the post will be based in Lincoln it does have the benefit of hybrid working.

Who are we looking for?We are looking for someone who can operate strategically with the confidence, composure and credibility to act as a senior professional across the organisation.

We need someone who can truly live our values of collaboration, adaptable, responsible, eco-conscious and supportive in how they lead their teams and provide support to our stakeholders.

You will have relevant technical expertise with but equally important is the ability to lead, manage, challenge, and inspire your team. Ideally you will hold a master level qualification in leadership or learning development (or equivalent) and have experience of working in a public sector organisation.

Ask yourselfare you capable of shaping and delivering Talent, Leadership Development and inclusion strategies across the organisation doing more with less? Do you also have a strong ambition, resilience, and appetite for change?

Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.

We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, we've crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.

From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.

We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.

People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.