Associate Director - Workforce & Learning

Connected Local Government; Dudley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Dudley is searching for a leader to drive workforce transformation and cultural change. The role includes supporting the implementation of a new ERP system and maximizing digital insights. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in managing high-performing teams and delivering impactful, innovative changes. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of the council and enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of managing high performing teams.
• Experience delivering transformational changes leading to significant service improvements.
• Thrive on innovation, technology, and delivering organizational impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive cultural change within the organization.
• Support the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Maximize digital, self-service and data-led insights.

Skills

Managing high performing teams

Delivering transformational changes

Innovation and technology

Job description

Lead our workforce transformation. Empower our people. Shape our future.

Dudley Council is on an ambitious improvement journey—modernising how we work, strengthening our culture, and enabling our workforce to deliver their best. We’re searching for an inspirational and forward-thinking leader to drive our Workforce Strategy and accelerate a council wide transformation.

Leading a modern Workforce and Learning function, you will drive cultural change, support the implementation of a new ERP system and maximise digital, self-service and data-led insight. Working closely with leaders and managers, you will equip the organisation to deliver resilient, high-quality services and lasting impact.

If you have a strong track record of managing high performing teams and delivering transformational changes that have led to significant service improvements and thrive on innovation, technology, and delivering real organisational impact, we want to hear from you.

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 3rd March 2026.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.