Workforce & Organisational Development Advisers (2 x Temporary Contracts)?

Are you passionate about helping people grow, thrive on driving positive change, and ready to shape the future of workforce development in a bold and ambitious Council?

Gateshead Council

At Gateshead Council, we don't just talk about making a difference - we make it happen. Recognised as one of the most?entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and ambitious Councils in the UK, we're proud of our bold approach to improving lives and helping our communities.

Workforce & Organisational Development

Our Workforce & Organisational Development team is a supportive and welcoming group that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and making a real difference across the council.
We do this by:

Designing inclusive, blended learning that meets real service needs

Partnering with teams to support change and talent development

Using data and feedback to continuously improve what we offer

The roles

We have?twoexciting temporary opportunities?to join our?Workforce and Organisational Development (W&OD) team?as a?Workforce and Organisational Development Adviser (WODA). These roles offer a chance to make a real difference to our people, our organisation, and the communities we serve.

Workforce & Organisational Development Adviser - 2-Year Fixed Term

We're looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team on a two-year fixed-term contract, where you'll play a key role in supporting the development and growth of our Children's Social Care Services. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Coordinating and managing social work student placements

Supporting the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme for Newly Qualified Social Workers

Promoting progression and development opportunities across the service

Lead and contribute to events like Practice Week and World Social Work Day.

What You'll Need:

Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Interest in learning themes such as childhood trauma, neglect, and domestic abuse.

Strong organisational skills and emotional resilience.

Workforce & Organisational Development Adviser - 1 Year Maternity Cover

We're looking for a proactive, people-centred Workforce & Organisational Development Adviser to join us on a one-year fixed-term contract (maternity cover). In this role, you'll work closely with a range of essential front-line services, including:

Highways and Waste Services

Street Scene and Fleet

Environmental Services

Property and Assets

School Catering and Cleaning

You'll play a key role in supporting these teams by identifying learning needs, ensuring compliance with mandatory training, and helping to build the skills needed for future success.

Experience in navigating and understanding the operational realities of front-line service when designing learning solutions

Experience in delivering learning in a classroom-based setting, as well as the creation of blended, bite size learning packages

A can-do attitude and a desire to embed a learning culture

What we are looking for

We're looking for people who enjoy working with others, are open to new ideas, and want to make a difference. You'll be someone who's curious, creative, and keen to make learning more useful and enjoyable for everyone.

You'll be good at building relationships, explaining things clearly, and finding practical ways to help people grow. If you're someone who likes solving problems, supporting others, and being part of a friendly, forward-thinking team - this could be the perfect fit.

Essential Criteria

Holds a Level 3 or higher qualification in Learning & Development, Organisational Development, or a related field.

Demonstrates experience designing and delivering blended or digital learning programmes with measurable outcomes.

Demonstrated involvement in at least one organisational development or change initiative.

Experience using learning data or people metrics to evaluate impact or inform learning strategies.

Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at multiple levels, including senior managers.

Experience supporting workforce planning, talent development, or succession planning initiatives.

We offer a great range of benefits to support you at work and beyond. Here are just some of the highlights:

Competitive salary:£35,235 - £40,476

Generous pension:With excellent employer contributions

Annual leave:26 days + 2 fixed days (rising to 30 + 2 after 5 years), plus bank holidays

Smarter Working:Flexible working options and up to 2 flexi days every 4 weeks

Mileage allowance:For work-related travel

Learning & development:Ongoing support to help you grow your skills and career

Employee perks:Discounts on shopping, days out, and more

Well being support:Access to a range of health and well being resources

Holiday purchase scheme:Option to buy up to 10 extra days off each year

Equal Opportunities

Gateshead Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and strive to reflect the communities we serve.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.