Organisational Development Specialist. OD Consultant. OD Business Partner. Learning and DevelopmentThis Organisational Development Specialist role is part of the Learning and Development and OD team and is a national position with regular UK‑wide travel. You will work across diverse services, partnering with leaders and teams to improve culture, leadership and organisational effectiveness.
- Act as a trusted internal OD consultant, diagnosing complex organisational challenges
- Design and deliver thoughtful, context‑specific OD interventions rather than off‑the‑shelf solutions.
- Support leaders and teams through culture change, team effectiveness and leadership development
- Facilitate reflective practice, learning spaces and system‑level insight
- Work autonomously while collaborating with a small, expert OD team
This is a role for someone who loves variety, travel, and real‑world impact, with the chance to see how OD lands across different contexts nationally.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an OD, organisational effectiveness or internal consultancy role
- Confidence working at senior and leadership levels
- Strong foundations in systems thinking, organisational dynamics and change
- The ability to work comfortably in ambiguity and complexity
- Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally on a regular basis (including occasional overnight stays)
- A reflective, ethical approach to practice, with excellent facilitation and relationship‑building skills
Sector background is less important than your OD mindset and consultancy capability but you must have worked in a large organisation.
What you’ll get in returnIn return, you’ll receive a genuinely attractive package, including:
- National role with hybrid working and supported travel, can be based anywhere in the UK.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service (plus bank holidays)
- Weekly paid wellbeing hour and access to a wellbeing hub
- Generous pension scheme
- Funded professional development, CPD and reflective supervision
- Employee discounts and a comprehensive benefits package
Most importantly, you’ll gain the opportunity to practise Organisational Development properly, with trust, autonomy, and national impact.
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