Strategic Capability Officer (HEO)
Meridian Business Support
Liverpool | Hybrid (2 days office-based, Wednesdays mandatory)
£35,384
Fixed Term Contract until March 2027
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client for a HEO Strategic Capability Officer to join their People and Development directorate. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in shaping workforce capability, supporting strategic priorities, and making a real organisational impact within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
The role
As a Strategic Capability Officer, you will support the design and delivery of the organisation’s capability strategy, ensuring the workforce has the skills and capacity to meet future demand. You will:
- Identify current and future capability needs aligned to organisational strategy
- Contribute to workforce planning, including capability gap analysis and talent mapping
- Analyse workforce data and produce insight-driven reports to support decision making
- Support the development of learning frameworks and targeted L&D interventions
- Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to co-design capability solutions
- Lead on new capability initiatives and manage multiple L&D workstreams
To be successful in this Strategic Capability Officer role, you will bring:
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) with proven HR experience, particularly in Learning and Development
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and generate insight
- Experience in workforce planning, capability frameworks or organisational development
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities
- Experience in project management and delivering change initiatives
You will be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to continuous improvement, collaboration and delivering high-quality public services. The People and Development team plays a central role in building organisational capability, with a focus on innovation, learning and long-term workforce planning.
This hybrid role offers a balance of office-based collaboration and remote working, with a supportive culture that values professional development and encourages employees to reach their full potential.
Additional information
- Salary: £35,384
- Location: Liverpool (hybrid working)
- Contract: Fixed term until March 2027
- Working pattern: 2 days in the office per week (Wednesday mandatory)
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