Job Title: Leadership and Management Development Consultant

Contract Type: 6-month contract, Hybrid

Location: Essex, United Kingdom

Salary: £450-£500/day

About Us: We are seeking a Leadership and Management Development Consultant for Local authority in Essex, dedicated to driving positive change and development within our organisation. Our People & Transformation team plays a crucial role in maximising the contribution, value, and credibility of our practices throughout the organisation. basis.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of future-focused, relevant, and innovative leadership and management development solutions aligned with functional business plans.
• Procure external resources for specific programs, ensuring quality assurance and effective contract management.
• Deliver leadership and management development solutions, including executive coaching, facilitation, workshops, and consultancy advice tailored to organisational needs.
• Support the implementation of our Talent development strategy by addressing talent needs through leadership & management development initiatives.
• Establish robust impact measurement for development programs, utilising people insights and evidence of performance impact.
• Develop collaborative approaches to strengthen leadership and management capabilities across Essex County, fostering key partnerships as needed.
• Collaborate with People & Transformation and People Business Partnering teams to design and implement cross-cutting programs.
• Define individual and shared targets within the performance management framework through professional supervision.

Experience Required:

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to deliver results efficiently.
• Significant technical expertise in Leadership and Management Development across all levels.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, conduct research, and develop new applications.
• Sound expertise in designing and applying impact evaluation to development programs.
• Practical experience in learning and business needs consulting, guiding stakeholders through collaborative decision-making.
• Confident facilitation and delivery of workshops, events, or development interventions.
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a strategic focus.
• Ability to manage complex projects across multiple services and teams.
• Coaching qualification is desirable.

How to Apply: If you are a dynamic and experienced Leadership and Management Development Consultant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference,