Policy and Project Lead - Corporate HR

This is a key role within the Corporate HR Team, leading the delivery of a number of our People Plan / Workforce Strategy priorities and workstreams including:

• initiatives and projects which develop and embed our people priorities: recruitment and retention, digital/data and flexible working, generating creative solutions and improvements/enhancements.
• managing projects from initiation to implementation, exploring the possible with a 'can do' attitude.
• using data to inform the development of plans/strategies.
• provision of strategic policy and employment law advice, including supporting with policy and strategy implementation
This is a fast-paced area of work, where teamwork and collaboration are key, and ambition and learning is encouraged! The role affords the opportunity to think 'outside the box' and explore creative solutions., This is a fixed term role until 31st December 2025, full time (37 hours) role. Following an office-based induction period, hybrid working is available to staff in line with Council policy, with the expectation that the majority of working hours are completed in Bolton Town Hall., This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification., Documents for Right to Work Privacy Notice Staff Benefits Top Tips Our Values & Behaviours Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.

We're looking for someone who's innovative and progressive in their thinking, with a passion to drive forward the people/workforce strategy. You'll have experience of managing staff and projects, working independently and with stakeholders / partners to deliver timely and effective results. Experience of working in the HR field with an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment law and project management is key, alongside excellent communication and IT skills. The successful candidate will be ambitious for the service, able to think outside the box and push the boundaries, encouraging innovation and challenge to drive forward change, redefining the norm., 1. Your working experience to date, including experience within HR and, if applicable, local government. 2. Your project management experience, including how you've used using data and research to identify and implement solutions. 3. How you keep up to date with employment law changes.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

Contract: Full time, Fixed term until the 31st of December 2025. Role specifics Qualification - Recognised HR qualification or degree i.e. CIPD L5 or HR experience Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance - #HappytoTalkFlexible, As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.