Organisational Development (OD) Specialist - Spans & Levels
£600 per day (UMB) | 3-month contract | Hybrid
Shape the future. Simplify the structure. Drive real organisational impact.
A large, complex organisation is embarking on a strategic review of its structure across six diverse directorates. With 2,672 employees and ambitious transformation plans, we’re looking for a specialist who thrives on complexity, loves data, and knows how to turn structural insight into meaningful change.
If you’re passionate about organisational design and want to lead a project that will directly influence how a major organisation operates, this is an exceptional opportunity.
The Role
As the OD Specialist - Spans & Levels, you’ll lead a high-profile review of organisational layers, manager ratios, and structural design. Your work will lay the foundations for improved efficiency, better leadership capacity, and a more agile, responsive organisation.
You’ll be the expert voice in structure optimisation-analysing, advising, influencing, and guiding senior leaders through evidence-based change.
What You’ll Be Doing ? Analysing and redesigning organisational spans & layers to drive clarity, simplicity, and performance.
? Benchmarking against sector best practice to identify opportunities for modernisation.
? Collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape and validate structure changes.
? Supporting change implementation, including communications, engagement, and post-change evaluation.
? Producing clear, insightful reporting on trends, risks, and opportunities.
What You’ll Bring ? Proven experience in organisational design, ideally in large or complex environments.
? Strong analytical skills and confidence working with structural and workforce datasets.
? Ability to influence and build credibility at all levels-especially senior leadership.
? Familiarity with OD frameworks, job evaluation and workforce planning.
? Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and HRIS systems.
? A degree in HR, Business, Organisational Psychology, or similar (postgrad desirable).
What Success Looks Like �? A streamlined organisational structure with reduced unnecessary layers.
�? Improved manager-to-employee ratios.
�? High satisfaction from key stakeholders.
�? A clear, implementable plan delivered within timelines and budget.
Why This Role? This is a rare chance to lead a transformation that truly matters-supporting a forward-thinking organisation to become more agile, efficient, and future-ready.
You’ll enjoy:
*Strong support from senior leadership
*Autonomy to deliver meaningful change
*Hybrid working
*A role with real strategic visibility and impact
Ready to design the future? Send your CV or reach out to discuss the opportunity.
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