Director of Organisation Design and Effectiveness

University of Lancashire; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established higher education institution in the UK seeks a Director of Organisation Design and Effectiveness. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing organisational performance and shaping the people agenda in line with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in organisational effectiveness or HR in large organisations, influencing cultural change and designing effective workforce structures. The role promotes hybrid working arrangements and comes with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Help with childcare

Support for your wellbeing

Leadership development

Financial benefits

Staff networks

Discounted sports membership

Pension scheme

Discounted travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior organisational effectiveness, HR, or change management role.
• Ability to design effective organisation structures and plan workforce models.
• Experience supporting cultural change in a large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Enhance organisational performance and support cultural transformation.
• Shape and implement strategies for optimal organisational design.
• Work closely with leadership to deliver on strategic goals.

Skills

Organisational effectiveness

HR management

Change management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Director of Organisation Design and Effectiveness

The Director of Organisation Design and Effectiveness will focus on enhancing organisational performance, supporting cultural transformation, and helping to shape the people agenda to deliver on the University's strategic goals. Working closely with University leadership and reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director of Organisational Design and Effectiveness is a new role that will shape and implement strategies to optimise organisational design, role definition and workforce effectiveness, ensuring that the university is designed to remain effective in the evolving higher education landscape. Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA. Salary: £80,000 - £90,000. Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive! Company: EG On The Move.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in a senior organisational effectiveness, HR, or change management role in a large complex organisation. You will design effective organisation structures and plan workforce models to meet both short‑term and longer‑term objectives. Experience supporting cultural change in a large organisation will also be essential – as will the ability to work with and influence colleagues at all levels in the organisation.

About the University of Lancashire

The University of Lancashire is an international, multi‑campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and leading the way in modern learning today. One of the largest universities in the UK, with over 39,000 students, the University was named Edufuturists 'University of the Year' in 2023, in recognition of our work to ignite change and transform learning for the benefit of society and future generations.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Help with childcare
• Support for your wellbeing
• Leadership development
• Financial benefits
• Staff networks
• Discounted sports membership
• Pension scheme
• Discounted travel