Organisational Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology communications company as an Organisation Design Manager during their major organisational transformation. This role is crucial for shaping future structures in a high-profile integration project within a global leader. You will guide OD processes, collaborate closely with senior leaders, and ensure effective change management strategies are in place.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Organisation Design within large, complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of OD tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with executive-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of interim and future-state organisational structures.
• Deliver full-cycle OD solutions from design to implementation.
• Collaborate with HR leaders to shape and challenge organisation designs.

Skills

Organisation Design

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Collaboration

Tools

OD Methodologies

Job description

Join a leading technology communications company as an Organisation Design Manager!

Job Overview: We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a global leader in technology communications, currently undergoing a major organisational transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Organisation Design professional to play a key role in shaping future structures during a high-profile integration project.

• Daily Rate: £650 per day (inside IR35)
• Location: London Speechmark or Newbury (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office per week)
• Contract Length: 3 months (with potential to extend or become permanent)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of interim and future-state organisational structures aligned with strategic objectives.
• Deliver full-cycle OD solutions, from design through to implementation and change management.
• Collaborate with senior HR and business leaders to shape and challenge organisation designs.
• Apply OD methodologies and tools to address complex operating model challenges.
• Maintain oversight of OD initiatives and provide regular updates to HR leadership.
• Work closely with People Analytics teams to leverage data-driven insights.
• Coach and support leaders through organisational change and transformation.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in Organisation Design within large, complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of OD tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with executive-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with a data-informed approach.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities.
• Experience in M&A or large-scale transformation projects (desirable but not essential).