Interim OD Adviser

Festival of Work; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office presence 2–3 days/week

Competitive day rate £250–£275

Job summary

The University in London is urgently seeking an interim OD/L&D Advisor for a 4-month assignment from August to December 2026. The role offers a day rate of £250-£275 via umbrella, with presence in the office 2-3 days per week and full-time hours (5 days per week).

The successful candidate will support change journeys, deliver OD/L&D interventions, coach individuals and assist with event planning and project work.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering OD/L&D interventions in large organisations.
• Experience supporting change in Higher Education or public sector.
• Ability to coach individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• OD consultancy/delivery with OD managers.
• Support BAU L&D activity.
• Provide 1:1 coaching.
• Assist with project management and events.

Skills

OD consultancy/delivery

Coaching

Project management

Event planning

Job description

I am urgently seeking an interim OD / L&D Advisor for a renowned University in London for 4 months from August to the end of December 2026. The role will pay a day rate of £250 to £275 per day through an umbrella company depending upon experience and will require presence in the office 2-3 days per week.

This is a full time role (5 days per week) and following significant organisational change will support the other team members as an additional resource. The ideal candidate will be an experienced OD / L&D Adviser who has worked in organisations who have gone through major change in the Higher Education sector or wider public sector and who is keen and capable, with a "can do", positive approach whilst being sensitive to the environment.

• OD consultancy/delivery in conjunction with the OD managers. This might be team or 1:1 interventions or delivery of training
• Support for the OD manager on 'business as usual' L&D activity
• Provide 1:1 support e.g. coaching
• Individual tasks as required e.g. project management, support with event planning and specific activities

If you have the relevant skills and experience and you can be available to start around the end of August 2026, please submit your up to date CV and contact details in application and for further information.