Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation in London is seeking a transformational Head of Organisational Development and Change. This pivotal role focuses on reshaping HR services and driving strategic HR leadership through a significant transformation agenda. The successful candidate will lead critical change initiatives, enhance workforce planning, and promote inclusive leadership within diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in complex public sector settings.
• Strong expertise in organisational development and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OD, Business Partnering, and Advisory functions.
• Drive HR/OD structure redesign and lead engagement processes.
• Influence organisational culture and strategy.

Skills

Organisational Development

Change Management

Workforce Planning

Communication

Leadership

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Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority), London (City of London)

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Organisational Development and Change | Strategic HR Leadership | Public Sector

Location: London/Hybrid

Rate: Competitive

We are hiring a transformational Head of Organisational Development and Change to lead a high-impact people and change agenda at a pivotal time of organisational renewal.

This is a central role reshaping how HR and OD services are delivered across a complex, multi-layered organisation.

With a new People Strategy in place, this role will support the evolution of the OM lead high-stakes business partner and advisory services.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Workforce Change, this role will lead OD, HR Business Partnering, and Advisory services through a period of significant transformation. This role will influence organisational culture, service design, and workforce strategy across council departments and traded entities.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and evolve the OD, Business Partnering, and Advisory functions to support change and savings plans
• Drive the redesign of the HR/OD structure and TOM, shaping proposals and leading engagement and consultation
• Be a senior voice on strategic ER issues, complex casework, and employment litigation
• Promote inclusive leadership, diversity, and learning across the organisation
• Support the council’s transformation agenda, ensuring HR enables change
• Strengthen trade union and stakeholder relationships during restructures
• Provide support to traded services (excluding schools) and contribute to SLA reviews

What We're Looking For:

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in complex public sector settings
• Strong expertise in organisational development, change, workforce planning, and people data/insight
• Experience shaping new HR operating models and implementing restructures
• Skilled communicator with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style
• Commercial and strategic mindset—able to balance organisational risk with innovation
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and embedding organisational values into people practice