Head of Organisation and Development

Head of Organisation Design and Development

Salary: £78,000
Location: Birmingham City Centre (hybrid working available - up to 4 days from home)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 37 hours per week
Initially a 12-month FTC

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic leader to head up their Organisation Design and Development (OD&D) team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of their organisation by enabling leadership excellence, optimising structures and processes, and fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Director of People Services and the Executive Team to drive success and ensure the company is a truly great place to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the People & Culture Strategy through organisational design and development initiatives.
• Oversee frameworks for leadership capability, learning and development, cultural change, and performance improvement.
• Lead organisation-wide learning and development agenda, including digital and creative solutions.
• Deliver the Diversity and Inclusion strategy across all OD&D initiatives.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to optimise operating models, structures, and processes.
• Facilitate cultural and behavioural change to support a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Lead and mentor the OD&D team, building internal capability and fostering collaboration.
• Act as an internal consultant and coach to senior leaders, ensuring successful delivery of change initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles with expertise in organisation design, development, change management, and learning & development (preferably public sector).
• Proven ability to lead and coach OD&D and learning professionals.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and analysis skills.
• Significant experience managing organisational change to achieve desired outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD).
• Professional coaching qualification with extensive coaching experience.
• Excellent relationship management, influencing, and facilitation skills at all levels.

Salary and Benefits

• Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
• 26 days' holiday (rising to 29 after two years)
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office

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