Salary: £34,434 to £38,220 per annum
Grade: I
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Join us in shaping a culture where everyone belongs and thrives.
Are you passionate about creating workplaces where people feel valued, included and supported to reach their full potential? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your HR and OD career.
We’re looking for a Human Resources and Organisational Development Advisor to join our Organisational Development (OD) team at an exciting time as we transform, modernise and shape the future of our new organisation.
What you’ll be doing
Working collaboratively across the council, you’ll play a key role in driving forward our inclusive workplace agenda, wellbeing priorities and organisational culture change programme.
This varied role includes supporting whole-organisation initiatives and leading on corporate projects that contribute directly to our People Strategy.
You will help shape and deliver activity across areas such as:
- Ways of working and culture development
- Performance appraisal and values and behaviours
- Workforce engagement and recognition
- Wellbeing initiatives and resources
- Embedding inclusion and belonging across the organisation
About you
You will bring experience of working in complex and fast‑paced environments and be confident navigating challenging organisational landscapes. Your collaborative approach, strong relationship‑building skills and ability to think creatively will enable you to positively influence change and support managers across the organisation.
You will also bring:
- A solutions‑focused mindset
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate OD concepts into practical, accessible tools
- A genuine passion for culture, inclusion and organisational development
Why join us?
This is a role where you can truly make a difference. You’ll contribute to shaping a positive, inclusive and forward‑thinking organisation, one where every employee feels they belong, can bring their whole self to work and can thrive.
If you’re energised by culture change, organisational development and making work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to joining a supportive team, we can also offer you the opportunity to make a difference as we continue to transform our council. Along with your salary, we also offer a range of great benefits to help you financially make life a bit easier. From career average employer contribution Local Government pension scheme, green car and cycle schemes, and a range of lifestyle discounts to name a few. You can find more information on the range of benefits we offer within our total rewards brochure.
This post is suitable for hybrid working including 2 days per week in a team-based setting in Northallerton. The post will require occasional travel across North Yorkshire.
Contact
If this role sounds like it could be for you, and you would like an informal discussion and gain more information before you make your application, please contact Sarah Barron, sarah.barron@northyorks.gov.uk or Penny Yeadon, penny.yeadon@northyorks.gov.uk
To apply for the role, please upload your CV, removing your name and personal details and include in your CV why you would like to apply for this position and the skills you can bring to the role.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 25th January 2026
Interview Date: 2nd February 2026
Key Documents:
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.