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Organisational Effectiveness Lead 

 

We have an exciting opportunity for two Organisational Effectiveness/ Development professionals to join the People Team at Yorkshire Water on a fixed term basis.  Could this be you?  

 

The offer:  
 

  • Salary of £45,556 - £56,945 per annum, depending on experience 
  • Annual performance related bonus 
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution) 
  • Development opportunities in line with the Organisational Effectiveness Lead progression plan
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
  • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
  • Retail savings scheme  
  • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and much more! 

 

Location: Bradford/ Hybrid Working (typically 2 x days onsite in Bradford per week)

 

Work type:  24 month fixed term contract, working 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

 

What we do:
 

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. 

 

Where you fit in:

 

Following the launch of our new 10-year strategy, we are engaged in an exciting change agenda to modernise ways of working in the people space to enable delivery of a thriving Yorkshire, which is right for customers and right for the environment.
 

The Organisational Effectiveness team are leading a programme of organisational design & development initiatives and as part of this we are looking for two Organisational Effectiveness Leads. You will take accountability for the development of an up-to-date jobs architecture and a whole business skills and capabilities framework.

 

To excel in this role, we are looking for people who have:
 

•    A background in organisational effectiveness or development
•    Previous experience of designing and delivering either role architecture, or skills and capability frameworks 
•    Strong influencing & stakeholder management skills 
•    Excellent communication skills and an ability to break down complex concepts to engage different audience groups 
•    The ability to confidently lead projects end-to-end
•    A drive to collaborate and co-create with a wide range of colleagues 
•    A strength in reasoned and logical decision making approaches
•    Experience of applying systems thinking in project settings
•    Big of picture thinking, which an ability to translate long-term outcomes into near-term deliverables
•    Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once 
•    Previous experience in delivering HR led transformation projects would be advantageous
•    Able to facilitate challenging conversations

 

If we sound like your cup of tea, apply today!    Please complete the online application process and share your CV outlining your suitability for the role.

 

Closing Date – 25th October, 2024
 

First stage interviews are expected to take place w/c 4th November, 2024
 

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! 

 

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

 

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
  
 

No agencies please.  

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Oganisational Effectiveness Lead

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