About the role
Service Director for Human Resources and Organisational Development
There is no better time to join us. As we embark on an exciting journey of organisational development, we are looking for a leader that ensures we have the right people, in the right place, at the right time, and that our strategies and structures are effective. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation, enabling us to become the best we can be in all that we do.
This role sits within the new Resources directorate which includes:
- Finance
- Business Support (including the contact centre)
- Libraries
- Transformation and digital services
- Facilities management
Human Resources and Organisational Development Structure

Benefits
We cannot underestimate the value of our people. Collectively, through their considerable individual areas of knowledge and expertise, sheer hard work, determination and commitment, they are responsible for the success that we have achieved as an authority. You can read our People Strategy here.
We want to make working for us as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. To attract people to join us and also to reward you for working for us, we offer a range of benefits that we hope helps to make the Council a great place to work. We offer an attractive relocation package for eligible staff, comprehensive inductions for new starters and we are committed to providing our staff with an individual Continual Professional Development plan.
Working for Plymouth City Council would not only mean working in a great location, we can also offer you a number of other benefits including:
- 30 days annual leave
- Options for flexible and smart working.
- Pension scheme
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Employee benefits package including discounts on a variety of services and products
- Free Employee Assistance Programme.
- A number of staff networks designed to support and encourage equality, diversity and inclusivity.