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Learning, Talent & OD
Location: |
Aston University John Cadbury House |
Salary: |
£37,999 to £45,163 per annum |
Grade: | Grade 08 |
Contract Type: |
Permanent |
Basis: |
Full Time |
Closing Date: | 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 08 November 2024 |
Interview Date: |
To be confirmed |
Reference: | 0551-24 |
Release Date: | Thursday 24 October 2024 |
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Employee Engagement Lead to join our team and help shape the future of our university culture. Reporting to the Director of Organisational Development, you will be responsible for delivering key people interventions that enhance the employee experience across the employee life cycle including on boarding, induction, development and separation. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive, inclusive and engaging workplace environment ensuring the organisation is recognised as an employer of choice.
You will have extensive experience in an employee experience role, executing initiatives that improve employee satisfaction, retention, and engagement and productivity. You will be an effective communicator, able to negotiate with and influence key stakeholders as well as take the lead on a number of employee experience projects.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they:
• Are under 25 years old
• Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years
• Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa
Please contact hr_immigration@aston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Further details:
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University Information
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk