Organisational Development & Capability Partner

Capability Partner

Permanent

UK

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow, and communities can thrive.

Mines, data centers, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it.

The purpose of the role:

Due to our growth ambitions across the business, we are looking for a proactive Business Partner/OD specialist who can support capability projects across Aggreko. In this position the Capability Partner will cover projects that span across capability areas including talent, EDI, early careers, sales capability, leadership, skills and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities

The key focus areas for the Capability Partner role are:

• Hands on delivery of capability projects using appropriate system-based OD methodologies in line with the people priorities
• Analyse existing frameworks, structures, processes, etc to assess suitability and gaps and establish capability frameworks that can be used across regions providing guidance on “fixed, flexible and free” elements
• Partner with global people team members and regional businesses to understand business context, challenges and opportunities and provide fit for purpose solutions across capability areas
• Lead stakeholder engagement, focus groups, design thinking workshops and other data gathering tools to understand diverse perspectives
• Develop and drive change management plans to ensure sustainability of implementation across business; provide expert guidance on change management, workforce planning and transformation initiatives
• Partner with functional team such as People Services technology and data team to ensure appropriate data and reporting is available to drive results; and recruitment, L&D, reward, communications to engage subject matter experts across people function

What we’re looking for:

• Strong business partnering and OD skills with demonstrated experience in complex and global OD projects.
• Track record of working with and influencing senior levels of a global organisation – strong stakeholder management experience.
• Action orientation and ability to work at pace – demonstrated drive, accountability and resilience
• Ability to work collaboratively and keen to deliver projects hands on (this is key).
• Strong global mindset with cultural awareness and experience – demonstrates inclusive behaviours
• Demonstrated experience of successful change management and transformation
• Experience with design thinking methodology is highly desirable.

Why join Aggreko?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes, and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:  

Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There is a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. 

Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. 

Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. 

Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.  

Join us, bring your energy, and grow your career.

Equity, diversity and inclusion at Aggreko

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.