Performance & Change Advisor

Job Description

Our client, a public sector body, seek a Performance and Change Advisor for an interim period to 31st March 2023.This role is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working arrangement in place depending on business need.This attracts a day rate of £320 (inside IR35) umbrella.Main duties:

• Support the design and implementation of an effective, fit-for purpose performance management and development system (people, systems, and process elements) which aligns to the future vision of performance management for the organisation.
• Design and facilitate activities which will underpin the success of implementing a new performance management and development framework . For example, applying effective change management practice to the design of guidance and people processes which supporta cultural shift for the organisation.
• Design and deliver relevant readiness activities to all levels of the organisation which educate, influence and empower colleagues and managers to take responsibility for embracing changes in how performance and development discussions and activities arediscussed, recorded and acted upon.
• Identify and develop suitable metrics which measure achievements and adoption success in relation to the new performance management and development framework once it has been implemented.
• Work with stakeholders to support them in developing the case for change, including the drivers and vision for change, key milestones, challenges and how success could be measured.
• Work with managers and support them in identifying gaps, opportunities and barriers in structure, people, processes, or culture which are impacting on the adoption of new ways of working in relation to performance management and development.
• Apply effective change management to readiness and implementation activities. For example, anticipating and supporting the organisation through barriers and resistance to change in relation to performance management and development, and working to removethese.
• Support managers in creating positive conditions for robust, productive performance and development conversations which optimise individual and organisational performance.
• Embody an OD philosophy within the organisation enabling continuous improvement at an organisational level.

Essential skills:

• Experience of organisational data gathering and analysis
• Knowledge and/or experience of supporting performance management and development frameworks and supporting systems
• Awareness and knowledge of thought leadership around performance management and development frameworks, including knowledge of theory which underpins effective organisational performance management approaches.
• Experience of working with an HR or OD function
• Experience of working on OD or similar interventions or projects
• CIPD qualified or another relevant qualification
• Experience in training/coaching/mentoring colleagues
• Experience of project management
• Qualification in Organisational Development and/or Organisational Design

To apply, submit your CV or contact Richard in our Glasgow office for further information.