Strategic OD Business Partner

Page Personnel; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Slough is seeking a Strategic OD Business Partner to lead organisational development strategies aligned with business goals. This permanent role requires experience in HR and change management within the public sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, manage a small team, and promote equality and diversity initiatives. The position offers a salary of £52,000-£57,000, generous holiday entitlement, and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension scheme

Further benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational development or strategic HR roles within the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning and change management principles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organisational development strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure future readiness and capability.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to drive cultural and behavioural change.
• Design and deliver employee engagement programmes to improve satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Organisational development

Change management

Collaboration with senior stakeholders

Employee engagement

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Education

Relevant qualifications in Human Resources

Job description

• Have you got experience managing OD and Change programmes?
• Are you looking for a permanent role within Local Government?

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the public sector and strives to delivering high-quality services across the borough. Internally, the team are dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture and continuous improvement in its HR department.

The Strategic OD Business Partner will :

• Develop and implement organisational development strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure future readiness and capability.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to drive cultural and behavioural change.
• Design and deliver employee engagement programmes to improve satisfaction and retention.
• Provide expert advice on leadership development and talent management strategies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of OD initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Manage a small team of advisors.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout all HR activities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Strategic OD Business Partner should have :

• Relevant qualifications in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience in organisational development or strategic HR roles within the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning and change management principles.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders effectively.
• A track record of implementing successful employee engagement initiatives.
• Passion for driving equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £52,000-£57,000 per annum.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays + bank holidays, rising with service
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Further benefits package