People Strategy & OD Officer

Job Introduction

Salary: £40,444 - £43,149 a year pro rata 
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Secondment until 31st March 2029

This role is available until 31st March 2029. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029.

Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You’ll be doing 

Ready to help shape the future of our workforce? We're looking for a proactive and experienced People Strategy & OD Officer to drive organisational development initiatives that make a real difference across Luton Council.

In this varied role, you'll lead and support leadership development programmes, deliver engaging presentations to senior leaders, and help implement people strategies that promote continuous improvement. You'll use your strong analytical and project management skills to develop practical solutions, evaluate impact, and support positive organisational change.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone with significant experience in organisational development within a large, complex organisation, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a passion for developing leaders and creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces. A qualification in Organisational Development or Project Management (Level 4 or equivalent experience) and knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile are highly desirable.

If you're passionate about people, performance, and positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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