Organisational Development (OD) Consultant

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 38 days

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Cycle loan

Public transport discount

Season ticket loans

Social clubs

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Organisational Development (OD) Consultant to join the Learning and Organisational Development (LOD) team in the central People Department. The role offers hybrid working with two anchor office days per week, and a fixed-term contract for 1 year.

You will provide strategic OD advice, lead a portfolio of leadership and people development programmes, and work with senior stakeholders to design, deliver and evaluate interventions that strengthen

Qualifications

• OD consultancy experience across the full consultancy cycle (diagnosis through to design, delivery and evaluation).
• Experience designing and delivering learning and OD interventions, especially leadership development.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills engaging senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking with collaborative approach; commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of people development programmes, leadership and management interventions, and change-focused projects.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand organisational needs and design, deliver, and evaluate OD interventions.
• Take end-to-end ownership of selected development programmes; collaborate across LOD and the wider People function to maximise impact.

Job description

Location: Central Oxford, with flexible hybrid working including two anchor days per week in the office, Contract: Full Time /Fixed Term Contract for 1 year (Secondments will be considered for eligible members of staff), We are looking for an experienced Organisational Development (OD) Consultant to join our Learning and Organisational Development (LOD) team, part of the central People Department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high impact team supporting leaders and teams across the University. Working in a consultancy capacity, you will provide strategic OD advice and lead a portfolio of people development programmes, leadership and management interventions, and strategic, change focused projects. You will work with key stakeholders to understand organisational needs and design, deliver and evaluate effective OD interventions. A key focus will be developing management and leadership capability, using research, evidence and best practice to create impactful and inclusive solutions. You will take end to end ownership of selected development programmes, working collaboratively across LOD and the wider People function to continually strengthen their effectiveness and impact.

• You will be an experienced OD professional with a strong track record of consultancy in complex organisations, including experience of the full OD consultancy cycle from contracting and diagnosis through to design, delivery and evaluation.
• You will have experience of designing and delivering learning and OD interventions, particularly in management and leadership development. An accomplished facilitator and communicator, you will be confident working with senior stakeholders, navigating complex conversations and influencing and challenging constructively.
• You will combine strategic thinking with a practical, collaborative approach and be comfortable managing competing priorities. You will use evidence and evaluation to demonstrate impact and have a strong commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in your OD practice.
• You will enjoy building relationships, solving problems and getting things done, and will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a supportive, collaborative and high performing team.
  Spanning the historic streets of the \"city of dreaming spires\", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for eleven consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.
  38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.