• Shapes and implements the team people strategy which supports national initiatives like Shape your Future, including a talent management plan
• Understands and applies organisation development frameworks to senior team thinking, e.g. talent pipeline, succession planning, high performance culture etc.
• Leads and develops new attraction strategies in team, promoting the employer brand
• Understands how to maximise productivity in teams using organisation design principles, identifying blockers to effectiveness and providing solutions
• Identifies and shapes leadership development and career development for the benefit of the team and the wider Mencap in partnership with OD and L&D colleagues
• Leads on local employee engagement initiatives to align interests of employees and BU, listening to employee opinion and keeping abreast of the employee relations climate within the region