OD & Inclusion Consultant

Lambeth Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stonewall diversity champion

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Lambeth Council in London is seeking an Organisational Development and Inclusion Consultant to translate strategy into practical action and lead change across the organisation. You will partner with senior leaders to diagnose issues, design interventions and embed equity, diversity and inclusion in workforce practice.

The role is delivery-focused, requires strong OD/HR background in a complex setting, and involves driving major change programmes with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong OD and/or HR experience in a complex organisation, with evidence of delivering practical workforce, culture or inclusion improvements.
• Experience working confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence change, shape solutions and support delivery.
• Ability to diagnose organisational issues, design effective OD interventions and follow them through to measurable outcomes.
• A clear commitment to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into workforce practice, decision-making and organisational culture.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, using insight and data to inform decisions, prioritise activity and track impact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to diagnose issues and deliver practical OD solutions.
• Design and lead interventions that improve leadership, culture and performance.
• Drive inclusion by embedding EDI in day-to-day workforce practice.
• Support major change programmes across the council.
• Use insight and data to shape decisions and track impact.
• This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role—you will lead, not just advise.

Skills

OD experience

HR experience

Stakeholder management

Data-informed decisions

Inclusion / EDI

Job description

Organisational Development and Inclusion Consultant

PO6: Starting salary £56,436 pa rising in annual increments to £59,574 per annum incl LW

About Us:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through delivery of our priorities.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Team:

HR and Organisational Development is at the heart of how Lambeth supports its workforce, develops its people and delivers change. Our work brings together three connected areas:

• HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations
• Employment Services
• Organisational Development and Inclusion

Together, we provide an integrated people service that supports the Council perform at its best, manage change and navigate change and build a fair, inclusive and sustainable workforce.

About the Role:

Shape how Lambeth works. Drive inclusion. Deliver real change.

We are looking for an experienced OD & Inclusion Consultant who can turn strategy into action and make a visible difference to how we lead, work and serve our communities.

You will:

• Partner with leaders to diagnose issues and deliver practical OD solutions
• Design and lead interventions that improve leadership, culture and performance
• Drive inclusion by embedding EDI in day-to-day workforce practice
• Support major change programmes across the council
• Use insight and data to shape decisions and track impact

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role-you will lead, not just advise.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

• Strong OD and/or HR experience in a complex organisation, with evidence of delivering practical workforce, culture or inclusion improvements.
• Experience working confidently with senior leaders and stakeholders to influence change, shape solutions and support delivery.
• Ability to diagnose organisational issues, design effective OD interventions and follow them through to measurable outcomes.
• A clear commitment to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into workforce practice, decision-making and organisational culture.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach, using insight and data to inform decisions, prioritise activity and track impact.

If you are motivated by turning ideas into practical action and creating measurable impact, we would welcome your application.

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 4th October 2026

Shortlisting: Week Commencing 5th October 2026

Assessments and Interviews: 21st and 22nd October 2026.

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion, please contact: Lucy Jones, Senior OD and Inclusion Consultant at [e-mail]

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.