Organisational Development (OD) Consultant

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Family leave scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Cycle loan scheme

Social clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Organisational Development (OD) Consultant to join the Learning and Organisational Development team in Central Oxford. The role offers flexible hybrid working with two anchor days per week in the office, supporting leaders and teams with strategic OD advice and a portfolio of development programmes.

You will lead management and leadership interventions, evaluate impact, and collaborate across the People function to embed inclusive practices, for

Qualifications

• Experience in the full OD consultancy cycle from contracting to evaluation.
• Experience designing and delivering learning and OD interventions in leadership development.
• Strategic thinking with a practical, collaborative approach; able to handle competing priorities.
• Commitment to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in OD practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic OD advice and lead a portfolio of development programmes.
• Deliver leadership and management interventions and change-focused projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and evaluate interventions.
• Develop management capability using research and best practice.
• Own end-to-end development programmes across LOD and the wider People function.

Skills

OD consultancy

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

EDI emphasis

Job description

Organisational Development (OD) Consultant

Learning & Organisational Development, Central Oxford

Are you an experienced Organisational Development Consultant looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Learning and Organisational Development team at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.

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)

About Us

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.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

• 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.
• 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.

About the Role

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.

About You

• 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.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 29 October