Organisational Development Lead

Are you ready to shake things up and help shape the future of Sandwell Council?

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and help steer Sandwell Council towards an even brighter future? We're looking for a people focused, forward thinking Organisational Development Lead who enjoys bringing people together, making a real difference, and leading positive change with a smile, this could be your next big move. It's a genuinely exciting time to join Sandwell Council as we continue our journey to become an outstanding organisation, and your leadership could be just what we need to get there.

No two days will be the same as you work at the heart of the council, collaborating with directorates and HR colleagues across the organisation. As the Lead of our newly formed Organisational Development (OD) team, you'll set the direction for how we shape culture, lead workforce change, and plan for the future. Your leadership will help ensure our strategies are joined up and forward thinking, minimising disruption and helping to foster a resilient, engaged workforce.

As our Organisational Development Lead, you'll be the driving force behind cultural, and workforce change at Sandwell Council. We're looking for someone who's not just strategic, but also a natural influencer and relationship builder. Someone who can inspire confidence at every level and turn big ideas into practical, lasting results. You'll take the lead in designing and delivering ambitious OD programmes, working side by side with senior leaders, HR, and directorates to embed the People Strategy into the heart of our organisation.

You'll manage and develop a talented OD team, champion inclusive leadership, and use your experience to drive continuous improvement, trust, and consistency across the council. If you have a proven track record of delivering OD objectives, influencing senior stakeholders, and making a real impact through people, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to shape the way Sandwell Council works, now and for years to come.

You'll need:

• Significant experience designing, leading, and embedding large scale organisational development or workforce change programmes in complex organisations
• Experience in Organisational Development, HRM, Change Management, or a related discipline
• Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership, OD, or transformation Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of developing high performing teams
• The ability to influence senior leaders, drive strategic change, and build organisational capability
• Expert knowledge of OD theory, models, and diagnostics, plus familiarity with project governance and workforce metrics
• Excellent communication, analytical, and partnership building skills
• Flexibility to work across sites and adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to our values: One Team, Customer Focused, Inclusive, Ambitious, and Accountable

How to apply

Submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4). Your supporting statement should describe how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification for the role as this will be used for shortlisting.

Provide your full employment history including any education or employment gaps.

Email your CV and supporting statement to . Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Thank you for your interest. It's a really exciting time to join us as we build on the rapid improvements made over the last few years and set our sights on becoming an outstanding council. We continue to challenge our thinking and change our ways of working to become a modern, efficient, and agile organisation that has consistent high customer service standards.

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We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Unfortunately, we will only contact those applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. If you do not hear from us within the 14 day period after the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We hope you understand.

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