Organisational Development Manager (OD)

London Borough of Redbridge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an Organisational Development Manager to drive culture change, leadership development and workforce modernisation within the Council. You will work with leaders to deliver innovative OD initiatives spanning leadership, talent, workforce planning, organisational design, and inclusion.

Join a diverse, forward-thinking council committed to high-quality public services and an inclusive workplace. Closing date: 6 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering organisational development initiatives.
• Strong leadership development and coaching skills.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and managers.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead culture change and workforce modernisation across the Council.
• Design and implement organisational development initiatives focused on leadership and talent development.
• Collaborate with Directors to align People Strategy with service goals.

Skills

Leadership development

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching & mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Location: Lynton House/Hybrid

The London Borough of Redbridge is delivering an ambitious programme of organisational transformation to create a modern, high-performing and inclusive council. Our People Strategy is central to this vision, ensuring we have the leadership, culture and capability needed to deliver excellent services for our residents.

Permanent – Full time

We are looking for an Organisational Development Manager to help drive culture change, leadership development, workforce modernisation and organisational effectiveness across the Council.

Working within the People & Culture Directorate, you will partner with leaders and managers to deliver innovative organisational development initiatives focused on leadership and talent development, workforce planning, organisational design, employee engagement, coaching and mentoring, and equality, diversity and inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, building a high-performing and inclusive workforce, and helping shape the future of one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Join us and help create a council where people thrive, leaders inspire and communities benefit from the very best public services.

Closing date: 6th September 2026.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.