Senior Organisational Development (OD) Practitioner (XN08)

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Senior OD Practitioner to lead transformational change within their organisation over a fixed-term contract. This role involves shaping and delivering organisational development strategies, coaching, and leading impactful OD interventions to foster an inclusive environment. If you have a strong background in OD, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for strategic leadership, we encourage you to apply and be part of this innovative team.

Benefits

Inclusive leadership development programs

Opportunity for significant strategic change

Exposure to extensive NHS networks

Qualifications

• Extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery.
• Recognised accreditation in coaching required.
• Deep understanding of NHS strategies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and design organisational development interventions.
• Develop strategic evaluation frameworks for OD activities.
• Manage and lead a team, delegating effectively.

Skills

Leadership

OD Strategy

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Mediation

Education

Masters Degree

Accredited Coaching Qualification

Tools

Insights Discovery

Gest methodology

EQi

Affina OD

360 feedback

Job description

Areyou a highly skilled and strategic OD professional ready to lead significantcultural and leadership transformation within a leading NHS Trust? Here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, we arecommitted to exceptional patient care and workforce development. LeedsTeaching Hospitals is seeking an experienced Senior OD Practitioner withproven experience at this level to join our Centre of Excellence on a24-month fixed-term contract. Your crucial role will ensure our ongoing ODdelivery continues seamlessly, enabling one of our current practitioners tobe rapidly dedicated to a wider, exciting OD project.

Asa Senior OD Practitioner, you will play a critical, leadership role inshaping and delivering the Trust's Organisational Development support. Thisisn't just about implementation; it's about leading with clarity, compassion,and a coaching mindset to influence system wide change and foster anenvironment of psychological safety and inclusive leadership

Thisis a truly exceptional opportunity to drive meaningful change and make adifference during a pivotal time of strategic growth.

Pleasenote interviews will take place w/c 4th August 2025.

Expected ShortlistingDate

31/07/2025

Planned InterviewDate

08/08/2025

Main duties of the job

StrategicOD Design & Delivery, diagnosing complex organisational challenges anddesigning and leading evidence informed OD interventions (e.g., leadershipprogrammes, high impact team development, strategic change management) thatdrive overarching strategic goals. You will proactively anticipate futureorganisational challenges and design decisive OD responses, leading andgoverning portfolios of OD interventions, not just individual projects.

MeasuringImpact & Governance, developing robust and strategic evaluationframeworks to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of OD activities,linking them directly to Trust-wide goals. This includes actively engagingwith employee voice, establishing feedback loops, and analysing associatedmetrics to inform continuous improvement. You will also contribute tostronger governance oversight of OD interventions.

Asan accredited coach, you will lead impactful 1:1 and group coaching sessions,drawing on your keen understanding of human behaviour and psychology. Byeffectively deploying tools like Insights Discovery, Gest methodology, EQi,Affina OD, and 360 feedback

Managingand leading a team with clear delegation and performance support. You willalso manage OD budgets, contracts, or partnerships, and may supervise a widerteam, fostering their development and performance.

Utilisingproven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakesworkplace conflicts effectively.

About us

This24 month fixed-term role provides an opportunity to shape and drive strategicproject as part of our innovative Organisational Development and CultureCentre of Excellence. You'll serve as a key leader within a large, committedleadership team, collaborating with other leaders and like-minded colleagueson a diverse portfolio of OD and culture-focused projects. Your work willdirectly influence colleague development and enhance team effectivenessacross the entire Trust.

Ifyou're a visionary OD professional with a passion for strategic leadership,developing people, and driving organisational excellence at scale, we want tohear from you and find out why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

We'relooking for someone who consistently works in line with the Leeds Way Valuesand behaviours, and who brings the following to this senior leadership role:

ExtensiveOD Expertise & Strategic Partnership: A deep and extensive background inOD strategy, design, and delivery, with a proven ability to diagnose complexorganisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective,Trust-wide solutions. You'll approach OD delivery with a strategic,analytical, and solution oriented perspective, acting as a credible strategicpartner to senior leaders, often influencing at Board sub committee level.You'll need a deep understanding of national and local NHS strategy, broaderleadership frameworks, and other key guidelines (e.g., Our Leadership Way,NHS People Promise, NHS Long Term Plan)

SubjectMatter Expert & Innovator: You're seen as a leading subject matter expertin a range OD methodologies or specialisms (e.g., systems thinking, changemodels, psychometrics, positive psychology), bringing innovative approachesto complex challenges.

AccreditedCoach: You hold a recognised accreditation in coaching.

ExceptionalInterpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence: Possessingexceptionally high self-awareness and empathy, you consistently fosterpsychological safety and trust. You have a proven track record atstrategically managing conflict, coaching senior staff, and buildingresilience across all levels.

InfluentialCollaborator & System Leader: You'll have a highly proven ability toinfluence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectivelyacross all professional groups (clinical and non-clinical) You naturally workacross boundaries, co-designing solutions and valuing diverse perspectives,demonstrating a strong system leadership mindset. You are recognised for yourability to build credibility and influence at the highest levels. You willwork closely and partner with our HR Business Partner (HRBP) colleagues toensure integrated success.

StrongNetworker & External Ambassador: You possess an established and robustnetwork of external OD suppliers, providers, and national/regional ODcontacts, leveraging these for the benefit of the Trust.

StrategicImprovement Specialist: Extensive experience in leading and drivingsignificant organisational change, building readiness, and adeptly navigatingcomplex stakeholder landscapes, including those with sensitivities.

Curious& Reflective (Thought Leader): A deep commitment to continuous learningand self-improvement, staying keenly aware of cutting edge OD and NHS trends,and actively seeking feedback to continuously develop your approach andinform thought leadership.

SystemsThinker: An advanced ability to understand complex systems, mindful ofintricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes, and able todesign interventions at this systemic level.

RoleModel: Embodies compassion, inclusivity, and accountability; a true rolemodel for NHS and Trust leadership values, inspiring others by example.

Person Specification

Experience

• Expert Facilitation, Leading and advising on high impact, complex group discussions, workshops, and team interventions
• Experience of providing thought leadership within the OD field, actively developing internal OD capability
• Extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery
• Highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups
• Subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms

Other Criteria

• Specialist training in a range of Organisational Development/Change Management techniques examples could include Psychometric tests (MBTI, Belbin, NLP,)

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning in addition to first Degree.
• Accredited Coaching Qualification
• Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)
• Mediation Qualification

Skills and Behaviours

• Utilising proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes workplace conflicts effectively
• Ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions
• Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence
• Ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes

Education, Training and Development Manager