Human Resources Services

The Council of the Isles of Scilly seek an experienced Human Resources professional/consultancy to implement part of the council’s savings plans, to review current terms and conditions of employment, consult with staff and draft final proposals for new terms of conditions to present to Councillors.

The provider will work closely with the Council’s Corporate Leadership Team and support decision making through the provision of high quality advice, guidance and information. This work will also include the review of contract terms and conditions. In delivering this element of the requirement the provider should include for 20 days support over a 12 month period.

As an additional work stream, and subject to confirmation by the Corporate Leadership Team post contract award, the provider should include for a further 10 days support over the same period for mentoring services to the Council’s Human Resources Officer.

To ensure that the service provision meets the requirements of the Council of the Isles of Scilly, the appointed provider’s team will need to demonstrate knowledge’s and skills in the following areas: • Qualification to at least CIPD level 7 • Experience of policy development • Experience of change management • Conversant with workforce consultation • Understanding of the Local Government NJC scheme

Providers should refer to the award criteria for this RFQ which sets out the response required from potential providers to meet the above required skills and knowledge’s.

The successful supplier’s team/consultant will have a flexible approach, with the ability to work at both strategic and detailed levels, ensuring appropriate resources are in place to deliver the Council’s requirements. Objectives and Desired outcomes:

Further details on the award process can be found in the Council's procurement documents at http://www.scilly.gov.uk/business-licensing/contracts/current-contract-opportunities

PLEASE NOTE - Deadline for submissions is at 16:00 GMT on 01/09/16

Additional information: Providers should note the need to comply with the Council's procurement documentation and response formats and return all required documents with their submission by the deadline date and time