Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation with offices across Scotland, is currently looking to recruit an Organisational and Workforce Development (OWD) Assistant for a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension on a rate of £16.76/hour (PAYE). This role will be hybrid based.  
 
Essential Skills: 
 
– Educated to Standard Grade level. 
– Ability to plan and schedule events and activities. 
– Excellent organisational and analytical skills  
– Strong IT skills, with good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages 
– Possesses an understanding of Equal Opportunity issues. 
– Respects others, recognises and values differences & diversity. 
– Strong communicator, both verbally and in written form. 
– Ability to select appropriate communication style and methods depending on the needs and abilities of the audience. 
– Listens actively and questions to check understanding. 
– Ability to demonstrate initiative within own area of expertise, prioritise workloads and work to deadlines. 
– Ability to work co-operatively, contribute to and support the work and decisions of the team. 
– Values and makes use of skills, knowledge and experience of others. 
– Openly shares information as and when appropriate, maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and keeps others informed of progress of work plan, targets, etc. 
– Maintains a high standard of work, ensuring attention to detail, actively seeking out continuous improvement. 
 
Desirable Skills: 
 
– Experience of working in an OD/ HR/ L&D function. 
– Events planning and co-ordination experience. 
– Educated to Degree level or equivalent.  
– CIPD qualified or working towards  
– Experience of using Cornerstone learning management system or other learning management systems 
– Working knowledge and understanding of OD/ HR practices and key policies and procedures. 
 
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.