Organisational Development Partner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an Organisational Development Partner for a 12-month contract based at Civic Offices, Bexleyheath.

You will work with senior leaders to diagnose development needs, design evidence-based interventions, and drive the Council's People Strategy with a focus on engagement, culture and performance. The role requires a degree-level qualification and relevant OD experience. 36 hours per week, onsite work pattern.

Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification in OD, HR, Learning & Development, Workforce Development or related discipline.
• Professional experience in organisational development, workforce development, or related areas.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders to identify development needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an OD advisor to senior leaders and services within the Council.
• Assess organisational, leadership, culture and workforce development needs and propose practical solutions.
• Support delivery of the Council's People Strategy and OD goals.
• Lead culture change initiatives that promote values and behaviours.
• Create initiatives to boost employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate ability to diagnose development needs and implement interventions.

Skills

Organisational Development

People Strategy

Change Management

Education

Degree-level qualification in Organisational Development or related

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 15/09/2026

Job Information

Human Resources

City Bexleyheath

Province Bexley

Postal Code DA6

Job Description

12 months with a local authority

Hourly Rate: £30.92 per hour Umbrella

Summary

• The role of the Organisational Development Partner is pivotal in fostering a workforce that is engaged, skilled, and high-performing by implementing both strategic and operational organisational development initiatives throughout the Council. This position involves close collaboration with senior leaders, managers, and various services to pinpoint organisational, cultural, and workforce development needs. The successful candidate will design evidence-based interventions that enhance service delivery and align with the Council's priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a reliable organisational development advisor to senior leaders, managers, and services within the Council.
• Assess organisational, leadership, cultural, and workforce development needs and formulate practical solutions.
• Assist in executing the Council's People Strategy and organisational development goals.
• Lead and participate in culture change initiatives that promote organisational values and desired behaviours.
• Create initiatives aimed at boosting employee engagement, wellbeing, and overall organisational performance.
• Proven experience in identifying and diagnosing organisational, cultural, leadership, or workforce development needs.
• Demonstrated ability in designing and implementing organisational development interventions, programmes, or initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in fields such as Organisational Development, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Workforce Development, Business Psychology, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

• Working Hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT, United Kingdom
• Work Pattern: Primarily 2 days in the office, with additional in-person attendance as project needs dictate.
• Interview Date: Onsite interviews scheduled for 29 September 2026
• Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly payments

The application deadline is 24th September 2026.