HR Policy & Commercial Lead (External Customers) (2 year contract)

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HR Policy & Commercial Lead (External Customers)37 hours per week, fixed term for 2 yearsSalary £39,493 - £45,495Dorchester, combined with home-workingWe are seeking a passionate and skilled professional to drive the development and implementation of policies and practices for our external customers.What’s In It For YouIn this role, you will have the chance to develop your career and work with a diverse range of individuals across the organisation and stakeholders such as Trade Unions. You will bring your creativity to the fore, leading important work for the council and the HR Service, while improving the experience of our employees.Networking with other practitioners and organisations will expand your professional network, providing valuable connections and insights. We are committed to your success and offer comprehensive training and personal development opportunities, including specialised areas like mediation skills and employment law.At Dorset Council, we prioritise investing in our employees’ growth and development. As part of our team, you will have access to a wide range of exciting opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Through continuous learning programs and collaboration with knowledgeable colleagues.We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options. Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond flexibility, as we provide various well-being initiatives to support your overall health and happiness.We are a collaborative and inclusive service, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals, contributing to innovative solutions and driving positive change. Our supportive work environment fosters teamwork and empowers you to make a real impact.You will have the opportunity to shape our HR service, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, and make a meaningful impact on the organisation.What You Will Be DoingAs the HR Policy & Commercial Lead (External Customers) at Dorset Council, you will play a vital role in driving the development of policies and practices for our external customers.Your focus will be on ensuring that these policies reflect best practices and meet the specific challenges, priorities, and needs of our diverse range of clients. Collaborating closely with other HR and OD Service colleagues, you will contribute to informed policy development and create frameworks that align seamlessly with customer requirements.Your unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion will be at the core of all new and updated policies, fostering a fair and inclusive culture throughout the council.In addition to policy development, you will take a service-wide lead on managing the council’s trading platform for our schools and academies. This responsibility entails ensuring that the HR service effectively meets the needs of our customers.Moreover, you will review our HR commercial offer, strategically positioning us in the marketplace and aligning our service offerings with the requirements of our external customers. Developing and maintaining our income strategy will be an essential part of this responsibility.About YouTo excel in this role, you will hold a Chartered MCIPD or equivalent qualification and/or have relevant experience. You will have a proven track record in HR policy development and implementation, demonstrating your ability to consult, influence, and advise stakeholders effectively.Your deep knowledge and understanding of people management practices and HR policies will enable you to drive positive change and foster a culture of excellence within the organisation.Effective communication is paramount in this role, and you will possess excellent skills in articulating complex concepts clearly and concisely. Your attention to detail and superb organisational skills will ensure that policies and practices are developed and maintained to the highest standards. With self-motivation and the ability to work independently, you will manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a timely manner.As a collaborative team player, you will embrace a diverse and inclusive mindset, working effectively with colleagues from various backgrounds and engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Your creative thinking and problem-solving abilities will contribute to innovative solutions that meet the needs of our external customers.Prior experience in local government is not essential, your diverse background, including private sector expertise, will bring valuable perspectives to our dynamic and inclusive team. We believe in the power of different experiences and viewpoints, and we welcome your unique contributions.Dorset Council: A great place to workWe’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work and visit. Working for us should be no exception.At Dorset Council We

• provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents
• have ambitious aspirations
• are excited about our future
• care about Dorset and all the people who live here
• know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success

You Will

• have access to a range of employee benefits
• be part of an organisation that supports each other to grow and succeed
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognise that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities. We have a commitment to equality and welcome applications from everyone.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.  We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role.We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.We also look for applicants who share our commitment to our behaviours . We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.If appointed, the personal information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.We use generic job descriptions and person specifications. This means the job title on any attachments may differ from the job title in the advert. We may provide specific information in a context statement if relevant.We cannot accept CVs in the place of an application form as we need the same range of information from all our candidates.