Local Government South East
Organisational and Leadership Development Manager
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Full Time
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Posted 6 hours ago
£57,118 £ / Year
Closes: 16 August 2026
Website: Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Are you passionate about helping people and organisations thrive? This is an exciting opportunity to lead organisational and leadership development at Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, shaping the way we develop our people, strengthen our culture and build the capability we need for the future.
About Us
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves the communities of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We are proud of the difference our people make every day and ambitious about becoming an excellent, modern and agile fire and rescue service. Our people, values and behaviours are central to that journey, and this role will play a key part in helping colleagues develop, lead, perform and feel included.
You will be responsible for
As Organisational and Leadership Development Manager, you will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of organisational development, learning and leadership programmes that support organisational priorities. You will help us build workforce capability, embed a coaching culture, support succession planning and create development pathways that enable people to perform at their best.
Working closely with senior leaders, managers, colleagues, partners and staff networks, you will use insight, workforce data and engagement feedback to identify priorities and deliver practical, high-impact solutions. You will also oversee key activity across talent development, inclusion, equality and culture, ensuring our approaches are fair, inclusive, evidence-based and focused on continuous improvement.
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About You
We are looking for a credible, creative and collaborative OD and learning professional who can turn strategy into meaningful action. You will bring:
- A proven track record in organisational development, learning, leadership development or culture change within a complex organisation
- Experience of designing and delivering leadership programmes, learning pathways and development interventions that improve capability and performance
- Strong facilitation, coaching, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to use workforce insight, training needs analysis and evaluation data to shape priorities and demonstrate impact
- A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and creating a positive employee experience
- Confidence managing projects, suppliers, contracts and budgets to deliver quality, value for money and continuous improvement
Qualifications Required
- CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent experience, with evidence of continued professional development
- Coaching qualification, accreditation or demonstrable coaching experience
Experience And Skills Required
- Experience leading organisational development and change initiatives in partnership with senior leader
- Experience designing, commissioning, delivering and evaluating learning and leadership development solutions
- Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, performance management and employee engagement approaches
- Ability to analyse workforce data, identify skills gaps and translate insight into clear recommendations and action plans
- Experience promoting inclusive practice and supporting culture, equality and inclusion initiatives
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to advise, challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Collett, Head of People – acollett@bucksfire.gov.uk
How To Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.
If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.
Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.
For further information about the role please review the job description.
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Abatement And Protected Pension
If you are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
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