Organisational Development (OD) Specialist - Spans and Levels

  • Adecco
  • Ealing, London
  • Nov 04, 2025
Contractor HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Organisational Development (OD) Specialist - Spans and Levels

Driving Organisational Effectiveness Through Structure Design and Analysis

Location: Hybrid (Ealing)
Rate: 550 - 600 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 6 weeks
IR35: Inside



About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Organisational Development (OD) Specialist to lead a strategic review of our organisational structure. With six directorates and 2,672 employees, this short-term project is critical to ensuring efficiency, agility, and alignment with our strategic objectives.



Key Responsibilities

  • Spans and Levels Analysis: Assess current spans of control and reporting layers to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Structure Optimisation: Recommend changes to enhance efficiency, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Data Collection & Benchmarking: Analyse internal data and compare against industry standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with HR and senior leaders to secure buy-in for proposed changes.
  • Change Management: Support implementation, including communication and impact monitoring.
  • Policy Development: Contribute to frameworks for organisational design and reporting structures.
  • Reporting: Deliver clear reports and presentations on trends, risks, and opportunities.


Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in organisational design, focusing on spans of control and levels.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Familiarity with OD frameworks, job evaluation, and workforce planning.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and HR systems.


Qualifications

  • Essential: Degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, or related field.
  • Desirable: Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in OD or HR.


Key Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Collaboration
  • Change Orientation
  • Attention to Detail

Interested? Apply now to play a pivotal role in shaping a more agile and effective organisation.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)