Head of Organisation Design and Development

The Gambling Commission; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Organisation Design and Development to lead strategic initiatives shaping the employee experience. Responsibilities include delivering the People & Culture Strategy, fostering a culture of inclusion, and managing change effectively. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR leadership experience, strong change management skills, and a track record of coaching teams. The role offers a salary of up to £78,000 pa along with a civil service pension and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution

26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working & family-friendly policies

Ergonomic, fully accessible office

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an HR leadership role with knowledge in organisation design and development.
• Strong experience in developing and coaching a team of OD&D professionals.
• Ability to think strategically with strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed People & Culture Strategy through comprehensive organisation development frameworks.
• Lead the delivery of the Diversity and Inclusion strategy integrated into all initiatives.
• Facilitate cultural and behavioural change to support a high-performance culture.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Change management

Organisational development

Coaching and mentoring

Strategic thinking

Job description

Head of Organisation Design and Development

Birmingham
Up to £78,000 pa

Make a real impact on how people experience work at the Gambling Commission.

The role:

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to head up our Organisation Design and Development Team; a team dedicated to creating an exceptional employment experience for our people. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our organisation, enabling leadership excellence, optimising structures and processes, and fostering a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance.

You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and will work with the Director of People Services and broader Executive Team, advising and influencing at the highest level to make the Gambling Commission a truly great place to work.

You will lead and inspire a talented team to deliver innovative and joined-up organisational development solutions. You will champion our People & Culture Strategy, driving cultural change and organisational effectiveness, and develop management capability to prepare the Gambling Commission for the next stage of our evolution.

Our offer to you:

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution
• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata)
• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days’ annual leave)
• Flexible working & family-friendly policies
• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
• Open, collaborative and people-focused culture

Your responsibilities:

Strategy:

• Work with the Director of People Services to develop, deliver and embed our People & Culture Strategy through the design and development of change initiatives to enable the delivery of the Commission’s strategic aims.
• Oversee the design of comprehensive organisation development frameworks in service of the People and Culture strategy and the corporate strategy, e.g. foster leadership and management capability, learning and development, organisation design, cultural change, performance improvement, and employee experience.
• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation-wide learning and development agenda, fostering development through digital and creative learning solutions, and maintaining strong engagement with our leaders to drive workforce capability and performance.
• Lead the long-term development of capabilities, ensuring that the learning and development offer is aligned with the corporate strategy.
• Lead the delivery of the Diversity and Inclusion strategy, ensuring it is integrated into all organisational design and development initiatives to foster an inclusive culture.

Operational:

• Oversee and lead diagnostic assessments and reviews to design and optimise operating models, structures, systems and processes that meet evolving operational demands.
• Facilitate cultural and behavioural change, working closely with senior leaders to implement strategies that support a high-performance and inclusive culture.
• Lead the development, refinement and review of relevant OD&D frameworks to support the people and culture ambitions of the organisation, e.g. competency framework, learning and development framework, change management framework, organisation design framework, and performance management framework.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of organisation design and development interventions through regular monitoring, feedback, and agile adaptation to organisational needs.
• Partner with leaders across the organisation to ensure change processes are holistic and address all elements of change and transformation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Executive Team, acting as an internal consultant and coach to ensure the successful delivery of OD&D initiatives.

Leadership & Management:

• Lead a high-performing Organisation Design & Development team, creating a culture of continuous improvement, openness, accountability and collaboration.
• Lead, coach and mentor the Organisation Design & Development team, building internal capability.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with our preferred suppliers.

What we’re looking for:

Essential criteria:

• Extensive experience in an HR leadership role with a wide breadth of knowledge in organisation design & development, change management, and learning & development, preferably within the public sector.
• Strong experience in developing and coaching a team of OD&D and learning professionals, motivating them to achieve their objectives, deliver excellent professional advice and services, and work effectively as a team.
• Ability to think strategically, with strong planning and analysis skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to support the management of change.
• Significant experience of leading and managing change to achieve desired outcomes.

Your application:

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.

The closing date for this role is midnight on 18th January 2026.

Shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis as applications are received, and we reserve the right to change the closing date depending on the number of responses received. Please, therefore, submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered in the selection process.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.