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Role Objectives:
Hays Solutions and Advisory is a multidisciplinary practice that brings together market-leading expertise to help organisations solve their people problems. As trusted advisors to our clients, we support them with their planning and thinking, developing successful long-term strategies, and in to delivering solutions and interventions that help them progress and achieve their talent goals.
Our Solutions and Advisory team is a unique mix of start-up and well-established business; we are growing and developing quickly, so creativity and new ideas, agility, and a desire to play a real part in the building of our products and services are key to our success. We do this while being part of a large business with well-established processes, infrastructure and recruitment solutions.The Assessment & Development team are an integral part of the Solutions and Advisory offering. Our main objective is to deliver high quality solutions for our clients that support them in making great decisions. Our work is varied, from designing high volume apprentice selection processes, to helping clients assess for their next Chief Executive. We have a particular focus on leadership level work, and would welcome individuals who share this interest.
As part of ongoing team expansion, we're looking for a credible, collaborative consultant to help us deliver to our clients, bring new ideas and help us drive continuous improvement. In return, we offer a wide variety of work, opportunities for growth and development, and a fun, collaborative working environment.
This role will be a flexible blend of remote and office-based working, with monthly Solutions team meetings taking place in-person in our London Cheapside office.
Key Result Areas: Skills and Competencies
Lead on the design and delivery of client assessment and development workManage the design and delivery of medium-size client projects including project planning, working in partnership with clients to build long-lasting, trusted relationships.Conduct leadership personality profiling up to executive/c-suite level and write up in-depth reports for clients, providing expert interpretation and feedback to candidates.Design and deliver face-to-face and virtual assessment centres e.g. role plays, presentations, panel exercises, interviews etc.Quality Assure assessment projects to ensure operational standards for excellence are achievedDrive the development of new products and servicesProvide guidance and upskilling to internal stakeholders on assessment and recruitment best practice solutions. Cross-collaborate with other service lines at Hays such as DE&I subject matter experts, Early Careers specialists, Career Transition Services, RPO, MSP and specialist recruiters, to develop and deliver joined up talent solutions.Take a leading role in broader Solutions team initiatives, such as product development, charity initiatives, and team development
Knowledge, qualifications and experience
Essential criteria:MSc. Occupational Psychology or comparable experienceExperience leading on the design and delivery of assessment and/or development solutions (it's not essential to have both)Experience working with senior stakeholders
Desirable criteria:Occupational test user - experience in administering and feeding back psychometric assessments would be ideal but not essential (e.g. Saville Wave, Hogan suite) . We will provide training for this if needed.Experience facilitating and assessing at assessment / development centresExperience delivering solutions at leadership level
Skills Required Expertise- In-depth knowledge of assessment and/or development Communication- strong, credible written and verbal communicationOrganisation- excellent time management and demonstrable ability to work in a planned and structured wayQuality focused- conscientious with excellent attention to detail Learning-oriented- keen to develop new knowledge and skills, uses the latest research and insights to drive our solutions and upskill othersAdaptability- comfortable working in an agile and changing environment, being open to feedback and being flexible to changing plans.Team-oriented- respecting diverse perspectives, willing to work collaboratively towards shared goals, sharing knowledge and contributing towards team initiatives.Relationship building- able to build long-lasting partnerships with colleagues and clients.
What you will get in return
This is a truly unique opportunity to work for the Hays group business and collaborate with senior leaders to help shape tomorrow together.
In addition, Hays group offer:* Competitive compensation and reward package* Stimulating and rewarding work at a time of significant organisational change.* An inclusive culture built on rewarding success and the opportunity to influence your future career path.* Flexible hybrid working patterns.* Broad range of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits* Community of internal support networks* Paid volunteering day for all employees under our Working for Your Tomorrow Initiative
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture of opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career.
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.
