Ways of Working Specialist - Cumbernauld, United Kingdom - William Grant & Sons

William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons
Verified Company
Cumbernauld, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction:


The Opportunity
With an excellent opportunity to be involved in number of exciting projects, including:

  • Employee Forums
  • Understanding our Engagement and ways to measure and improve it (working with HR Operations and HRLT on the priority project group this year)
  • Embedding The Purpose and Family Values (working with Talent on the Behavioural Competency Framework)
  • Code of Ethics (working with Legal on embedding this)
  • Board Development Programme working with the L&D team

Main Responsibility:


  • Monitor how the business operates in relation to the specific requirements of the WGW Ways of Working pillar for both its normal functioning and the governance aspects, with the acknowledgement that management have primary responsibility for this outcome.
  • Support the Business Units and Central Services teams with the ongoing development of the WGW Ways of Working pillar in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Company operations, allowing for Freedom within the Framework. Ensure that all developments are in line with policy and in the overall interests of developing the WG&S culture.
  • Ensure that the elements of the Ways of Working pillar: The Purpose including the Business Drivers and our values, Operating Principles, Social Structure and Standard Techniques are fully understood and evident within the business.
  • Oversee the design and development of the principles of the Ways of Working pillar ensuring integration and consistency to deliver efficient ways of working, greater understanding and heightened adoption of the WGW across the business.
  • Work in collaboration with the HR team to ensure that the processes and policies work in support of the elements of Ways of Working.
  • Monitor the delivery and effectiveness of the Company's Corporate Social Responsibility programme management systems, reporting on areas of improvement for the Supervisory Board, to support the acceleration of overall progress
  • Oversee the tangible aspects of the Social Structure (employee onboarding, communications, recognition, charitable activities and Family Days) to ensure that employee engagement activities are sustained in the long term interest of the Company.
  • Ensure there is ongoing commitment to effective communications to build a culture with a high level of trust, respect, understanding and commitment among all employees across the business.
  • Actively communicate the existence of and the rationale for having the WGW so that all employees are properly informed and able to understand the need for its practical implementation, supporting the Communications & Training Lead to develop materials for compulsory training programmes as needed.
  • Support the Annual Cycle Review process to monitor progress and ensure rigorous operation of all aspects of WGW Ways of Working. Highlighting on an ongoing basis any areas of deficiency and working to rectify.
  • Support the People Lead to act as the guardian of the Ways of Working pillar, managing any proposed changes to the Ways of Working handbook.
  • Ensure there is ongoing commitment to effective communications to build a culture with a high level of trust, respect, understanding and commitment among all employees across the business.
  • Actively communicate the existence of and the rationale for having the WGW so that all employees are properly informed and able to understand the need for its practical implementation, supporting the Communications & Training Lead to develop materials for compulsory training programmes as needed.
  • Support the Annual Cycle Review process to monitor progress and ensure rigorous operation of all aspects of WGW Ways of Working. Highlighting on an ongoing basis any areas of deficiency and working to rectify.
  • Support the People Lead to act as the guardian of the Ways of Working pillar, managing any proposed changes to the Ways of Working handbook.

Essential:


  • Experience in developing global training solutions on Ways of Working/Culture
  • Understanding of Ways of Working/Culture trends and emerging best practices
  • Strong understand of factors that need to be taken into account when communicating and managing Ways of Working/Culture change across different cultures and geographies
  • Exceptional communication skills, both orally and written, with the ability to operate at many levels within the Company
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Has or is able to develop a confident, proactive approach and is consistently reliable in delivery
  • Strong Project Management experience
  • Good experience working with processes and being detailed focused
  • Computer literacy to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Desirable:


  • Relevant CIPD qualification

What we can offer you:


  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an o
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