Organisational Development (OD) Specialist - Spans And Levels

Adecco; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment services company in the UK is seeking an Organisational Development (OD) Specialist to lead a strategic review of its organisational structure. This hybrid role offers a competitive rate of £550–£600 per day for a 6-week contract. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in organisational design, strong analytical skills, and excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organisational design focusing on spans of control and levels.
• Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess current spans of control and reporting layers for improvement.
• Recommend changes to enhance efficiency and leadership effectiveness.
• Analyse internal data and benchmark against industry standards.
• Work closely with HR and senior leaders for buy-in.
• Support change implementation and monitor impacts.
• Contribute to organisational design frameworks.
• Deliver reports on trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Organisational design

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Excel

Power BI

Education

Degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology

Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in OD or HR

Tools

Excel

Power BI

HR systems

Job description

Organisational Development (OD) Specialist – Spans and Levels

Driving Organisational Effectiveness Through Structure Design and Analysis

Location: Hybrid (Ealing) | Rate: £550–£600 per day (Umbrella) | Contract: 6 weeks | IR35: Inside

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Organisational Development (OD) Specialist to lead a strategic review of our organisational structure. With six directorates and 2,672 employees, this short‑term project is critical to ensuring efficiency, agility, and alignment with our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Spans and Levels Analysis – Assess current spans of control and reporting layers to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Structure Optimisation – Recommend changes to enhance efficiency, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Data Collection & Benchmarking – Analyse internal data and compare against industry standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with HR and senior leaders to secure buy‑in for proposed changes.
• Change Management – Support implementation, including communication and impact monitoring.
• Policy Development – Contribute to frameworks for organisational design and reporting structures.
• Reporting – Deliver clear reports and presentations on trends, risks, and opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in organisational design, focusing on spans of control and levels.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with OD frameworks, job evaluation, and workforce planning.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and HR systems.

Qualifications

Essential: Degree in HR, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology, or related field.

Desirable: Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in OD or HR.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Collaboration
• Change Orientation
• Attention to Detail

Interested? Apply now to play a pivotal role in shaping a more agile and effective organisation.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.