Assistant Director of People Planning & Change

About the role

Coventry City Council is recruiting a senior professional to lead its People Planning & Change function, a pivotal Chief Officer role that shapes the future of the workforce and supports the One Coventry vision. The role draws together workforce planning, organisational change, employee relations and wellbeing, and works at a strategic level across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight for complex workforce transformation programmes, helping services adapt to changing demands while building the capability, capacity and culture needed for the future.
• Work closely with senior leaders, elected members, trade unions and external partners to influence critical decisions.
• Oversee significant organisational change and workforce redesign, ensuring programmes are delivered effectively, ethically and in line with employment legislation, organisational values and corporate priorities.
• Use workforce insight, data and evidence to identify emerging challenges, shape solutions and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Experienced senior professional with a strong track record of delivering large-scale organisational change, workforce transformation and service improvement in a complex environment.
• Substantial expertise in workforce planning, organisational development, employee relations and change management.
• Able to build trusted relationships, develop high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders, including navigating politically sensitive issues.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package, generous annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme membership and flexible working.
• Professional growth, development and networking opportunities at regional and national level.
• Flexible and hybrid working, with a minimum of two office-based days per week expected.