Senior Organisational Development Practitioner

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Exeter is seeking a Senior Organisational Development Practitioner to lead high-impact OD initiatives that support strategic goals. The ideal candidate should have significant project management experience and a strong understanding of organisational change. This role involves designing and evaluating OD programmes, championing diversity and inclusion, and providing expert HR advice. The position offers opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive NHS salary

27 days holiday per year plus public holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Career and salary progression

Free parking across Trust sites

Access to a wide range of discounts

Qualifications

• Significant project management experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of organisational change is required.
• Commitment to continuous improvement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate OD initiatives for transformation.
• Lead assigned OD programmes aligned with Trust strategy.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across OD programmes.

Skills

Project management

Organisational change

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about driving cultural transformation and organisational effectiveness? We are seeking a Senior Organisational Development Practitioner to join our People Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will design, deliver, and evaluate high-impact Organisational Development (OD) initiatives that support our Trust's strategic goals. You will lead key OD programmes, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and provide expert HR advice across the organisation. The role involves operational delivery of OD programmes, supporting people metrics, and taking responsibility for assigned projects. You'll also deputise for the Organisational Development Consultant and provide leadership to OD Associates and the People Analytics Associate.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate a range of Organisational Development (OD) initiatives to drive transformation and continuous improvement, including succession planning, talent management, and career frameworks.
• Lead assigned OD programmes aligned with Trust strategy and the People enabling strategy.
• Support OD initiatives that meet wider NHS requirements, such as the NHS People Promise and People Professions development.
• Act as an advocate for change, educating and supporting staff and managers.
• Facilitate and support focus groups to ensure employee feedback shapes OD initiatives.
• Prepare papers and recommendations for senior forums and committees.
• Communicate complex information effectively to large groups and sub-committees.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across all OD programmes and support staff networks.
• Use people analytics to inform and improve OD initiatives and dashboards.
• Support the annual NHS staff survey and quarterly Pulse Survey, helping to increase completion rates and acting on results.
• Apply digital and technological solutions to OD initiatives.
• Manage and support the work of OD Associates and the People Analytics Associate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with significant project management experience, a strong understanding of organisational change, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you are ready to make a real difference and support the development of our workforce, we would love to hear from you.

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England of 10,000 square miles and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

About the Trust

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core. At the heart of our beautiful and diverse region we employ over 6,000 people and are supported by over 575 volunteers. If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you. In return we will equip you with the skills, resources and development you need to thrive in your role. You will have opportunities to progress to roles at a higher pay grade and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Cycle-to-work and other salary sacrifice schemes
• Staff networks
• Access to a wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK