As OD Lead you be part of the Learning and Development /Organisational Development department and will manage a team of OD specialists while also personally stepping into complex, high‑impact OD work at senior levels.
Your new role
- Setting the strategic direction for Organisational Development across the organisation
- Leading, managing and quality‑assuring the OD function and work plan
- Operating at the intersection of OD, people practice and operations, applying strong professional judgement.
- Personally delivering OD interventions in complex, multi‑stakeholder and senior‑level contexts
- Coaching and influencing senior leaders to strengthen leadership, accountability and organisational effectiveness
- Shaping leadership development, talent management, succession planning and internal coaching capability
- Using insight, diagnostics and data to ensure OD activity lands with clarity, precision and lasting impact
This is a “hands‑on” leadership role. It is for an OD leader who wants to shape the system from within, balancing strategy, delivery and judgement in real time.
What you'll need to succeed
- Significant experience leading OD in complex, multi‑layered large organisations
- Proven capability managing and developing OD or development teams
- Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development at scale
- Deep understanding of systems thinking, organisational dynamics and culture change
- Confidence operating at senior leadership level, including challenge and coaching
- The ability to work judiciously in ambiguity, pressure and organisational complexity
- Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally on a regular basis
What you'll get in return
- National, hybrid role, based anywhere in the UK with supported travel
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service (plus bank holidays)
- Paid weekly wellbeing hour and access to wellbeing and employee assistance services
- Generous pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development, learning and progression opportunities
- A values‑led environment where OD leadership is respected and influential
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to lead Organisational Development that genuinely shapes culture, leadership and long‑term capability, leaving a legacy rather than a dependency.
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