Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a transformational Head of Organisational Development and Change to spearhead a pivotal people and change agenda during significant organizational renewal. This central role will reshape HR services across a complex environment, promoting inclusion and supporting the council's transformation agenda.

Qualifications

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in public sector settings.
• Expertise in organisational development and strategic HR.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve OD and business partnering functions.
• Redesign HR/OD structure and lead engagement.
• Influence organizational culture and workforce strategy.

Skills

Organisational Development

Change Management

Workforce Planning

Communication

Inclusive Leadership

Job description

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Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority), Slough

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

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 environment.

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
• Redesign the HR/OD structure and TOM, shaping proposals and leading engagement and consultation
• Provide senior input on strategic ER issues, complex casework, and employment litigation
• Promote inclusive leadership, diversity, and learning
• Support the council’s transformation agenda, ensuring HR enables change
• Strengthen trade union and stakeholder relationships during restructures
• Support traded services (excluding schools) and contribute to SLA reviews

What We're Looking For:

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in public sector settings
• Expertise in organisational development, change, workforce planning, and people data/insight
• Experience in shaping HR operating models and restructures
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership style and strong communication skills
• Strategic mindset, balancing organisational risk with innovation
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and embedding values into practice