Job Description
An Organisational Development Practitioner role supporting a values-led university to design, deliver and evaluate OD, change and leadership initiatives. Working with senior leaders and HR, the role focuses on culture change, leadership development, inclusion, employee engagement and workforce capability, using data and evidence-based OD to improve organisational effectiveness.
Client Details
This is a fantastic opportunity for an OD professional who enjoys working at both strategic and operational level, partnering with leaders to deliver evidence-based OD interventions that strengthen capability, culture and engagement across a complex organisation.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of OD, Talent and Culture, you'll play a key role in designing, delivering and evaluating OD initiatives aligned to a long-term People and Culture Strategy.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, managers and HR colleagues to support change, leadership development, inclusion and organisational effectiveness.
Description
- Support delivery of the OD strategy and annual OD plan
- Diagnose organisational needs and co-design targeted OD and change interventions
- Deliver culture change, team development and leadership development programmes
- Use data and diagnostics (staff survey, HR metrics, EDI data) to inform priorities and measure impact
- Design and facilitate inclusive learning interventions using blended, digital and face-to-face approaches
- Support talent management, succession planning and workforce capability initiatives
- Provide coaching and consultancy support to leaders and managers
- Embed EDI principles across all OD activity and contribute to equality charter commitments
- Manage multiple OD and change projects, producing clear reporting and evidence of impact
Profile
You'll be an experienced OD or change professional with a strong grounding in OD theory and practical delivery, ideally within a complex or values-driven environment.
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent professional experience
- CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) or equivalent OD qualification
- Proven experience delivering OD, change, culture or leadership development initiatives
- Confident facilitator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience using data and evidence to shape OD activity
- Strong understanding of EDI principles and inclusive practice
Desirable:
- Coaching qualification or coaching experience
- Experience in higher education, public sector or similar complex organisations
- Experience with digital learning tools and virtual facilitation
- Experience evaluating OD or learning interventions
Job Offer
- Salary of up to 58,266
- Hybrid working with 2 days on site in Wolverhampton
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme, health & well-being support and employee discounts
- Access to learning, development and leadership programmes within a values-led organisation
