Global Head of People Integration & Organisational Tranformation

Acorn Care and Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Global Head of People Integration & Organisational Transformation to lead integration efforts post-acquisition and drive global HR transformation. This pivotal role will engage with senior leaders to enhance organisational capability and embed effective change. Ideal candidates will have experience in business transformation and a strong track record in HR systems integration. This position offers a hybrid working model based in Manchester.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• Expertise in systems development that improves organisational efficiency.
• Proven track record in business transformation and M&A integration.
• Strong project and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a playbook for people integration post-acquisition.
• Drive transformation of global HR systems and processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement organisational structures.

Skills

Organisational efficiency

Business transformation

Project management

Cross-cultural stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we’re proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.

Job Title: Global Head of People Integration & Organisational Transformation

Salary: TBC

Location: Hybrid Manchester – (2 days in office per week)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Job Purpose

As Outcomes First Group (OFG) continues its journey of ambitious growth and international expansion, this role will be pivotal in shaping the Group’s organisational future by leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of its global people integration and transformation agenda. Partnering closely with senior business leaders and the corporate development/M&A team, the postholder will ensure seamless integration of acquired organisations while scaling systems, processes, and operating models to support both immediate growth and longer-term strategic readiness for exit. Against the backdrop of OFG’s strong reputation as a leading provider of specialist and inclusive education, supporting over 6,500 children and young people across more than 90 schools in the UK and beyond the role will provide the leadership required to embed organisational capability, drive transformation, and enable the Group to deliver on its vision of building incredible futures for children and young people worldwide.

What you’ll do

• Integration Leadership – Design and execute a consistent, repeatable playbook for people and culture integration post-acquisition, ensuring alignment with OFG’s values, operating model, and growth ambitions.
• Global HR Transformation – Drive transformation of global HR systems, processes, and governance frameworks, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and best practice adoption. Collaborate with global stakeholders to design solutions that support consistency, interoperability, and scalability, without compromising the unique operational, cultural, or regulatory needs of individual regions.
• Organisational Design – Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement organisational structures that enable performance, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
• Programme & Project Management – Lead a global HR PMO, managing multiple integration and transformation workstreams concurrently.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships across executive, operational, and functional teams to secure alignment and sponsorship for transformation initiatives.
• Change Management – Embed new processes, technologies, and cultural norms across diverse geographies through structured change programmes.
• Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities for improvement, standardisation, and automation across the people function.
• Risk Management – Effectively identify and manage risks, contributing to the development of organisational risk management processes and policies.

What we’re looking for

• Expertise in systems development that improves organisational efficiency, consistency, and alignment across functions, process optimisation, and organisational design.
• Proven track record in business transformation and M&A integration in a complex, multi-site, and regulated environment.
• Strong project and programme management skills, ideally with PMO leadership experience.
• Skilled in cross-cultural stakeholder engagement and influencing at executive level.
• Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth scaling businesses desirable.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and change management capabilities.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• Vista Flexible Benefits Platform allowing you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.