Organisational Development Practitioner

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lincolnshire Housing Partnership as an Organisational Development Specialist focused on Culture & Engagement. This role is pivotal in implementing the Culture Action Plan, enhancing leadership capabilities, and boosting colleague engagement. You will collaborate closely with the People and Change team, driving meaningful change across the organisation while enjoying a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually

Great family leave and maternity policies

Cycle-to-Work Initiative

Family friendly agile working policy

Discounted shopping vouchers

Opportunities to learn new skills through training

Employer salary sacrifice pension scheme

24 holiday days a year plus bank holidays

Additional holiday days for full attendance

Mental Health First Aiders across the business

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting organisational development and employee engagement activities.
• Strong communication skills to support internal messaging.
• Experience coordinating employee voice mechanisms such as pulse surveys.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Culture Action Plan and support engagement initiatives.
• Host feedback sessions and collaborate on internal campaigns.
• Facilitate team sessions focused on values-based behaviours.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical

Job description

Its an exciting time to joinLHP!With the recent approval of our ambitious Everyday Better transformation programme by our Board and Executive Team, were building a brand-new Organisational Development team. This team will be at the heart of delivering impactful programmes that strengthen our culture, enhance leadership capability, and boost colleague engagement across the organisation.

Were introducing three new roles within this team, all working closely with our newly appointedStrategic Lead for Organisational Development.Together, youll bring our vision to life, designing and delivering impactful programmes that support meaningful, lasting change.

As anOrganisational Development (OD) Specialist (Culture & Engagement)youll work in close partnership with theOrganisational Developmentteam and the widerPeople and Changeteam, youll play a key part in implementing theCulture Action Planand ensuring our leaders, teams, and services are well-prepared for change.

Location:Lincolnshire (Our Offices are in Grimsby & Boston)

Salary:£34,600

Contract:Permanent/ Full Time

What is Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?

Were a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers.

Colleagues often say the people are the best thing about working at LHP - and that sense of togetherness is real. But we also know there are cultural gaps to address, as highlighted by a recent extensive audit. Were ready to address those challenges with honesty and commitment, and this role is crucial in helping us build the culture our colleagues deserve, and our customers expect.

As an LHP colleague, you'll receive a whole bunch of benefits, including:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Great family leave and maternity policies enhancing colleague well-being and retention
• A Cycle-to-Work Initiative promoting personal wellbeing and environmental awareness
• A family friendly agile working policy
• Discounted shopping vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifices pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, lets be there for each other!
  
  

What could a typical week look like as an OD Specialist (Culture & Engagement)?

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but its not always easy. Were an organisation in transition, which means theres real scope to shape, influence and grow. For those who thrive in complexity and care about meaningful, values-led work, its an opportunity to be part of something that matters.

A Typical Week Could Look Like

• Host a Toolbox talk session with our repairs team to gather feedback on recent changes.
• Review responses from the latest pulse survey and begin identifying key themes.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to launch an internal campaign for a menopause awareness week
• Draft engaging content for the intranet and internal newsletters to promote upcoming culture events.
• Design a toolkit for managers to help them lead inclusive conversations within their teams.
• Facilitate a team session focused on values-based behaviours and Safeguarding.
• Develop a new resource for managers on how to run effective team check-ins.
• Meet with OD colleagues to co-design a new initiative that supports cross-team collaboration.
• Join a working group with HR and Comms to embed values into onboarding and recognition programmes.
• Support the Strategic OD Lead in preparing a presentation for the Exec Team on cultural progress.
• Coordinate logistics for upcoming focus groups, including invites, materials, and facilitation plans.
• Reflect on the weeks impact and plan next steps for upcoming engagement initiatives.
  
  

This is what youll need to thrive in this role

• A passion for delivering meaningful engagement and culture change activities, whether thats through listening events, team sessions, or inclusion campaigns.
• Strong communication skills to support internal messaging around organisational development initiatives.
• Experience coordinating employee voice mechanisms such as pulse surveys and focus groups, and using insights to inform action.
• Experience in using practical tools and resources that help managers and teams collaborate more effectively.
• A collaborative mindset to support the design and delivery of OD initiatives that reflect our brand, vision, and values, ensuring a consistent and authentic employee experience.
• Strong communication skills and experience of partnership working across front line and support teams.
• Confidence to build relationships quickly, working with the wider People & Culture team to embed our values and behaviours into everyday practice.
• A curious and analytical approach to capturing feedback and data, using it to measure cultural progress and drive continuous improvement.
  
  

If you are experienced in supporting organisational development and employee engagement activities and are looking for your next career move where you can make a real impact, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please attach your most up to date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) detailing why you would be a great candidate for the role.

For an informal conversation please callRajim on 07958388464