As OD Lead you be part of the Learning and Development /Organisational Development department and will manage a team of OD specialists while also personally stepping into complex, high-impact OD work at senior levels.
Your new role
*Setting the strategic direction for Organisational Development across the organisation
*Leading, managing and quality-assuring the OD function and work plan
*Operating at the intersection of OD, people practice and operations, applying strong professional judgement.
*Personally delivering OD interventions in complex, multi-stakeholder and senior-level contexts
*Coaching and influencing senior leaders to strengthen leadership, accountability and organisational effectiveness
*Shaping leadership development, talent management, succession planning and internal coaching capability
*Using insight, diagnostics and data to ensure OD activity lands with clarity, precision and lasting impact
This is a "hands-on" leadership role. It is for an OD leader who wants to shape the system from within, balancing strategy, delivery and judgement in real time.


What you’ll need to succeed
*Significant experience leading OD in complex, multi-layered large organisations
*Proven capability managing and developing OD or development teams
*Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development at scale
*Deep understanding of systems thinking, organisational dynamics and culture change
*Confidence operating at senior leadership level, including challenge and coaching
*The ability to work judiciously in ambiguity, pressure and organisational complexity
*Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally on a regular basis


What you’ll get in return
*National, hybrid role, based anywhere in the UK with supported travel
*25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service (plus bank holidays)
*Paid weekly wellbeing hour and access to wellbeing and employee assistance services
*Generous pension scheme
*Ongoing professional development, learning and progression opportunities
*A values-led environment where OD leadership is respected and influential
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to lead Organisational Development that genuinely shapes culture, leadership and long-term capability, leaving a legacy rather than a dependency.



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