Organisational Development Facilitator

Job overview

The Organisational Development Facilitator is responsible for delivering a professional, client-centred, internal Organisational Development service to meet the needs of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Design, deliver and evaluate training and development interventions that are aligned to the I.CARE values including facilitation of workshops, and/or team development.
• Working with Head of OD, develop leadership capability across the organisation, through a range of methods including training, coaching, mentoring, self-development, on the job development and e-learning.
• With HR colleagues and the Head of OD, develop and deliver team and management interventions to resolve conflict in teams and promote effective team working e.g. designing and implementing initiatives.
• Working alongside leaders to develop and deliver a strategic approach to performance improvement, engagement and change management to support the achievement of the Trust’s desired culture and behaviours.
• Take an active role in project management and communication activities e.g. promoting Staff Survey and monitoring of actions following feedback from local and the national staff surveys.
• Work with managers to develop bespoke events e.g. facilitated away days or tailored departmental training, advising on content and format where appropriate.
• Act as a role model and coach members of staff on a one-to-one basis.
• In conjunction with the Head of Organisational Development produce effective training needs analysis and evaluation reports on training and development activity and its effectiveness.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Deliver presentations and facilitate meetings and workshops to a wide range of audiences, agreeing actions and plans for work programmes and initiatives.
• Pro-actively engage in relationship-building with key stakeholders; including the Executive Team & Directors, Senior Managers, Line Managers, other corporate services, staff, and clinicians/medical staff
• Undertake information gathering to inform projects and to identify potential funding opportunities utilising the knowledge gained to inform the Trust.
• Ensure that managers and leaders are supported in developing a culture in which staff act in accordance with the I.CARE values and in the interests of the trust.
• Supports the translation of national policies and initiatives into effective local action, by planning and delivering organisational development interventions to support the necessary organisational and service developments.
• Ensure training programmes are designed, where possible, with a robust evidence base.
• Present information to a wide range of stakeholders, including patients and user groups in formal settings.
• Occasionally develop business cases for delivering new OD initiatives that will meet the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognizing and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including participation in development review, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal  portfolio of learning.
• Participate in team, professional and personal development activities and promote a commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.