Interim Manager (HR, Assessment and Development)

As part of our client`s Change Strategy they are looking to introduce additional selection, assessment and development 'tools` for entry to 2 particular pay grades in the Department Management Structure

The Interim Manager will scope, research, develop, launch and embed a 'gateway` assessment and development system for entry into those grades by September 2009. The solution should take into account best practice currently being exercised within other Government Departments and the private sector.

The solution will need to complement existing processes and systems for recruiting and managing talent, embracing wider Government`s competence framework appropriate the grades.

You will be an HR professional with a proven track record in the resourcing field, in particular experience of developing and implementing selection assessment tools including assessment centres and psychometric testing. A self-starter with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively, driving a project through to a satisfactory conclusion.

Previous experience of working with Government Departments is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

Professional HR competence Stakeholder Management Analysing and using evidence effectively Project Management Change management Influencing Diversity awareness Finance and budget management