Job Description - Senior Organisational Development Associate
1-2 month contract with a Local Authority
Pay Rate: £27.45 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in the office depending on meetings work activity
Summary
This is a 1-2 month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £27.45 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office each week, depending on meeting schedules and work activities. As a Senior OD Associate, you will play a crucial role in delivering a customer-focused Learning & Development (L&D) and Organisational Development (OD) service. Your efforts will ensure that learning activities, programmes, and events align with the organisation's People Strategy, workforce goals, and operational priorities. You will provide essential administrative and operational support across various workforce development initiatives, including learning programmes, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and organisational development projects, contributing to the creation of an engaged, skilled, and high-performing workforce.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality administrative and operational support to the Organisational Development and Learning & Development functions.
Manage shared team mailboxes, addressing enquiries and ensuring prompt resolution of requests.
Maintain accurate records, databases, and systems, ensuring timely data entry, monitoring, and updates.
Administer and support the Learning Management System (LMS) for both face-to-face and e-learning programmes.
Coordinate learning and development activities, such as training courses, workshops, conferences, and organisational development events.
Manage diaries, schedule meetings, arrange workshops, and coordinate training sessions.
Prepare, publish, and promote communications related to learning programmes, development opportunities, and OD initiatives.
Requirements
Experience providing administrative support in a Learning & Development, HR, Organisational Development, or workforce-related environment.
Proficiency in maintaining databases, systems, and electronic records with high accuracy.
Experience in organising meetings, training events, workshops, or development programmes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience.
GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
A qualification in Business Administration, HR, Learning & Development, or a related field is desirable.
A CIPD qualification or willingness to pursue a relevant qualification is advantageous.
Additional Information
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Guildhall 2, Kingston High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston, KT1 1EU, United Kingdom
Work pattern: 2-3 days a week in the office, depending on meetings and work activities
Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
The application deadline is 5th November 2026. Please apply as soon as possible.
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