Director of Workforce Development and Culture

This is a Limited Term appointment for 2 years - to be reviewed at 18 months.

About the role

The Office of Human Resources is seeking an experienced and visionary leader with strategic thinking skills to become our new Director of Workforce Development and Culture.

Within this role you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Organisational Design and Development team and the Learning & Development Team for Isle of Man Public Service.

As part of the Cabinet Office Plan, you will develop the capability, capacity and efficiency of the Public Service in delivering excellent Public Services, and to be a place where people want to work and develop, with a positive culture, and a recognition of both achievement, value and the importance of delivery.

A workplace that invests in you

✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

✔ Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

✔ A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.

✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

✔ Free car parking.

✔ A relocation package of up to £10,000 based on receipts is available for this role.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

Things to note

This post is a limited term appointment for 2 years, but after 18 months the role will be reviewed to determine if it should be extended further or made permanent.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Julie.Bradley2@gov.im.

We want you to get the best out of your application, so we recommend reading our Important Guidance notes for applicants before applying to learn about our recruitment process.

Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.