Organisational Development & Culture Partner

Salary Band 10, £48,132 - £52,491
Location: Agile and Hybrid Working, Forth Banks Police Station, Newcastle
Hours/Contract: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Organisational Development & Culture Team as Organisational Development & Culture Partner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in designing and delivering innovative organisational development, design, and experience strategies that enhance workforce capability, engagement, and wellbeing. You’ll partner with colleagues across the whole organisation at all levels including senior leaders, and work closely our Diversity & Inclusion team and wider People department, to ensure our people frameworks are inclusive, future-focused, and aligned with our values. You’ll be part of a team of OD & Culture Partners, Advisers and Coordinators, and managed by the OD & Culture Manager. You may be given line management responsibilities.

Working arrangements: Agile working (hybrid in office/home with one set day in the office, with some on-site presence across Northumbria Police Force area as required). Flexible working requests will be considered.

What you’ll do

Leading and delivering OD initiatives that support workforce transformation and performance.
Designing organisational structures, career pathways, and development frameworks.
Creating inclusive learning and development strategies that prioritise wellbeing and autonomy.
Partnering with stakeholders to provide expert consultancy and data-driven insights.
Contributing to national and regional OD networks and staying ahead of sector trends.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in organisational development & design, employee experience, and professional development frameworks. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
A consultative, data-informed approach to problem-solving and change.
Strong analytics skills, including proven experience using suite of Microsoft 365 software.
Demonstration of commitment to continuous learning and CPD in related profession.
Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience (CIPD qualification of Level 5, or higher, is desirable but not essential).

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Jayne Bailey, Organisational Development & Culture Partner by email at Jayne.bailey@northumbria.police.uk

What we offer

26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
Access to gyms in some stations
Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants.

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of Organisational Development & Culture Partner with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview at Fourth Banks, Newcastle on 28th August. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.