Leadership and Management Development Consultant

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