Organisational Development Advisor

Education Partnership North East; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-48 days holiday + public holidays

Flexible working options

LGPS/Teacher Pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts via myLifestyle

Dental, eye care & health plans

Wellbeing digital hub

Free parking on most campuses

Free gym access

Job summary

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is seeking an Organisational Development Advisor to shape culture and colleague experience across campuses. You will work with the Learning & Organisational Development Lead and People & OD to translate organisational needs into practical OD interventions, coaching and development activities, across a busy portfolio.

You’ll analyse feedback and data, collaborate with staff groups and leaders, and help embed values and behaviours through coaching and

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development in organisational development, leadership and management development, change management, coaching or facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate development or organisational interventions.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to identify needs and practical approaches.
• Lead and support health and wellbeing activity across the organisation.
• Support culture and change initiatives aligned with values and behaviours.
• Design and facilitate leadership, management, team and coaching interventions.
• Use data, feedback and external practice to measure impact and suggest improvements.

Skills

Interventions design

Critical thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Project prioritisation

Data-informed decisions

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Organisational Development Advisor

Learning & Organisational Development

Location: Any Campus

Salary: £32,318 to £36,361 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 19 November 2026

Reference: 0865-26

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.

Our Purpose is to "unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training". Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.

We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework "The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make" represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in. Shaping futures for a better tomorrow, join our changemaking community now.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About The Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is curious about people, culture and what helps organisations thrive. You’ll be confident building relationships with a wide range of people, able to adapt your approach to different audiences and comfortable working with colleagues and leaders at all levels.

You’ll bring empathy, self-awareness and a collaborative approach, alongside the confidence to ask questions, challenge thinking and turn ideas and insight into action. You’ll be comfortable facilitating conversations and development with different groups and able to balance a varied portfolio of work and priorities.

As a Changemaker, you’ll help us continually improve how it feels to work at EPNE. You’ll have the courage to challenge constructively, build trusted relationships through respect, bring authenticity to the way you work and strive for excellence in the experiences and interventions you create.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands‑on role in shaping culture, leadership and colleague experience across Education Partnership North East.

Working closely with our Learning & Organisational Development Lead and colleagues across People & OD, you’ll help us understand organisational needs and turn these into practical, evidence‑based interventions. You’ll work across a varied portfolio including colleague health and wellbeing, culture and values, leadership and management development, engagement, organisational change and coaching.

There’s plenty of opportunity to make the role your own. You’ll work with colleagues and leaders across EPNE, facilitate development and conversations with a wide range of staff groups, use colleague insight and people data to inform our approach, and contribute to organisation‑wide priorities.

You’ll also have opportunities to develop your own OD practice, build your coaching and facilitation capability, explore emerging practice and contribute to the continued development of our organisational approach to coaching.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate engaging organisational development interventions that support our culture, colleague experience and organisational priorities.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and teams to understand what they need and identify practical, evidence‑based approaches to support them.
• Lead and support colleague health and wellbeing activity across the organisation, from coordinating campaigns and initiatives to delivering engaging sessions that raise awareness and support a positive workplace culture.
• Support culture and change initiatives, helping to bring our organisational values and behaviours to life in everyday working practices.
• Design and facilitate leadership, management, team and coaching interventions, working collaboratively with colleagues across People & OD.
• Use colleague feedback, people data, research and external good practice to identify opportunities, measure impact and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant field, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development in areas such as organisational development, leadership and management development, change management, coaching or facilitation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating development or organisational interventions that have supported people, teams or organisational improvement.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand issues and opportunities and turn insight into practical action.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage, facilitate and influence across different audiences and levels of an organisation.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to meet the needs of different groups.
• Experience of managing and prioritising multiple projects or pieces of work while maintaining quality and working collaboratively with others.
• Ability to use data, feedback, research and other sources of insight to understand needs, inform decisions and demonstrate impact.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of working within organisational development, People & OD or a related environment.
• Experience of coaching others or using coaching skills and approaches to support development.
• A relevant coaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of working within the education sector.
• Knowledge and practical application of organisational development models, tools and approaches.

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.
• Free Gym access available at Bede Campus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact Sarah Willetts, Learning & OD Lead via [e-mail], should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.

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