Organisation Design Specialist

Royal Society of Chemistry; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit scientific organisation in the UK is seeking an Enterprise TOM specialist to design and implement future operating models and organisational structures. The ideal candidate will analyze organizational challenges, collaborate with stakeholders, and provide expert guidance on change management. To succeed, you must have proven experience with Target Operating Model programmes and exceptional analytical and communication skills. The position supports flexible hybrid working arrangements, promoting collaboration and team engagement.

Benefits

26 days paid holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid volunteering days

Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering successful Target Operating Model programmes.
• Ability to transform complex data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex organisational challenges and design effective solutions.
• Develop high-quality Organisation Design solutions.
• Create and deliver comprehensive implementation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Change management guidance

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree in Organisation Development, Business Administration, HR

Job description

We're establishing internal Organisation Design capability to support our growth strategy while maintaining efficiency. You'll play a crucial role in designing and implementing our future operating model and organisational structure. We are looking for someone who will bring Enterprise TOM expertise and the critical ability to design the processes, frameworks, and ways of working that will contribute to making our new operating model sustainable. This position offers the opportunity to provide hands‑on expertise across the full programme lifecycle—from analysis and design through to implementation—while building internal capability within our team. If you are an Enterprise TOM specialist who loves designing and implementing the practical systems that make operating models work, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse complex organisational challenges and design effective solutions for our Target Operating Model
• Develop high‑quality Organisation Design solutions in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Create and deliver comprehensive implementation plans, managing interdependencies and timelines
• Build organisational capability through stakeholder engagement, mentorship, and knowledge sharing
• Provide expert guidance on change management and facilitate seamless transitions
• Manage stakeholder relationships and advise senior leaders on Organisation Design; Proven experience delivering successful Target Operating Model and Organisation Model programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering successful Target Operating Model and Organisation Model programmes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Collaborative approach with adaptability to work in evolving environments
• A tenacious individual that can operate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Relevant degree in Organisation Development, Business Administration, HR, or related field (desirable); As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day‑to‑day tasks.

The RSC is a not‑for‑profit organisation whose mission is to advance chemical sciences. As a not‑for‑profit publisher, the RSC reinvests surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place. The RSC strives to continuously innovate its product and services to adapt to market and customer needs, maintain relevancy and diversify revenues from journals. This role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office. However, we embrace flexibility at the RSC and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate and for Team meetings around once a week. Any hybrid working arrangements need to be agreed with your line manager.

Benefits

• 26 days paid holiday per annum
• 35‑hour working week with flexible options, to be agreed with your line manager
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)