Director Organizational Development

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oakham is seeking a Director of Organizational Development to design and implement comprehensive development strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include enhancing team performance, supporting cultural transformation, and managing leadership initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary range of $104,000 - $166,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressive experience in organizational development or leadership development in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in designing and executing organization-wide development initiatives.
• Certification in coaching or talent management or can acquire within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage comprehensive organizational development strategies.
• Collaborate to enhance team performance and develop career pathways.
• Drive initiatives for clinical and operational improvement.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Talent strategy

Change management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master’s degree in Organizational Development or related field

Doctoral degree

Job description

Overview

The Director of Organizational Development (OD) plays a strategic and hands-on leadership role in designing, implementing and managing comprehensive organizational development strategies. Reporting to the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of OD collaborates across the organization to foster leadership capabilities, enhance team performance, develop career pathways, support culture transformation, and drive initiatives that improve clinical and operational outcomes. This role leads the development and execution of comprehensive programs in succession planning, onboarding, medical staff and leadership development, and organization effectiveness. The Director partners with medical staff, clinical leaders, non-clinical leaders, and executive leadership to build a high-performing, resilient workforce aligned with the principles of high reliability, continuous learning, and centered on achieving the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Minimum Education

• Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Education, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Doctoral degree strongly preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years of progressive experience in organizational development, talent management, or leadership development, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in designing and executing organization-wide development initiatives.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification in coaching, career development, talent management, or related specialty*
• or acquired within 1 year of hire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, talent strategy, and change management.
• Excellent presentation skills, with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with modern presentation tools and delivery methods to address varying learning needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and trends to guide decisions and measure outcomes.

Annualized Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000

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