Organisational Development Officer (Talent & Culture)

About the role

Coventry City Council is recruiting two Organisational Development Officers (Talent & Culture) for its People & Culture Service. The role helps shape organisational culture, strengthen organisational capability, develop talent and enhance the employee experience. It is a full-time permanent position based in Coventry.

Key responsibilities

• Support talent development programmes that build capability and career development.
• Design and facilitate workshops and engagement events.
• Analyse employee feedback, workforce insight and organisational data to identify improvements.
• Support employee engagement, recognition and culture initiatives.
• Develop coaching, mentoring and reflective learning approaches.
• Research and introduce innovative organisational development practices.
• Build relationships with colleagues across the Council and external partners to support organisational development activity.

Required profile

• Experience supporting organisational development, employee engagement, culture change, learning or talent initiatives.
• Experience facilitating workshops, learning activities or group discussions.
• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered.
• A commitment to inclusion and the One Coventry values.

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to use insight and feedback to drive improvement.
• Coaching mindset and creativity in challenging existing approaches.

What we offer

• Salary of £35,570 to £41,777 per year.
• Annual leave starting at 28 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Local government pension scheme and lifestyle discounts.
• Hybrid working.
• Inclusive employee networks and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Certified training courses.

Shortlisted candidates are invited to a screening conversation on 30 November 2026 and then an in-person interview on 8 December 2026. Applications close on 22 November 2026.