Head of Organisation and Development

Search Consultancy LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Organisation Design and Development to lead initiatives shaping their future. Located in Birmingham City Centre, this role involves developing and embedding a People & Culture Strategy, overseeing leadership frameworks, and driving organisational change. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR leadership experience, a strong strategic mindset, and relevant professional qualifications. Excellent benefits include a Civil Service Pension, 26 days' holiday, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution

26 days' holiday (rising to 29 after two years)

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Ergonomic, fully accessible office

Qualifications

• Extensive HR leadership experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Proven experience in coaching OD&D and learning professionals.
• Significant experience managing organisational change.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed People & Culture Strategy through initiatives.
• Oversee frameworks for leadership capability and performance.
• Lead organisation-wide learning and development agenda.
• Deliver Diversity and Inclusion strategy across all initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Organisation design expertise

Change management

Strategic thinking

Coaching skills

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD)

Professional coaching qualification

Job description

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Head of Organisation Design and Development

Salary: £78,000
Location: Birmingham City Centre (hybrid working available - up to 4 days from home)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 37 hours per week
Initially a 12-month FTC

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a dynamic leader to head up their Organisation Design and Development (OD&D) team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of their organisation by enabling leadership excellence, optimising structures and processes, and fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Director of People Services and the Executive Team to drive success and ensure the company is a truly great place to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and embed the People & Culture Strategy through organisational design and development initiatives.
• Oversee frameworks for leadership capability, learning and development, cultural change, and performance improvement.
• Lead organisation-wide learning and development agenda, including digital and creative solutions.
• Deliver the Diversity and Inclusion strategy across all OD&D initiatives.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments to optimise operating models, structures, and processes.
• Facilitate cultural and behavioural change to support a high-performance, inclusive culture.
• Lead and mentor the OD&D team, building internal capability and fostering collaboration.
• Act as an internal consultant and coach to senior leaders, ensuring successful delivery of change initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in HR leadership roles with expertise in organisation design, development, change management, and learning & development (preferably public sector).
• Proven ability to lead and coach OD&D and learning professionals.
• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and analysis skills.
• Significant experience managing organisational change to achieve desired outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD).
• Professional coaching qualification with extensive coaching experience.
• Excellent relationship management, influencing, and facilitation skills at all levels.

Salary and Benefits

• Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
• 26 days' holiday (rising to 29 after two years)
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office

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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age