Strategic Organisational Development Partner

Festival of Work; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 63 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ravensbourne University London invites an experienced Strategic Organisational Development Partner to join the People & Culture team in London. You will lead organisation-wide development and change initiatives, partnering with senior leaders to shape leadership capability, culture and sustainable growth.

Using data and evidence-based practice, you will diagnose priorities, design interventions, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures across the University and beyond.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in organisational development, change management or culture transformation.
• A proven track record leading organisational change programmes.
• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience designing leadership development initiatives.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into action.

Responsabilités

• Lead OD and culture change programmes aligned to University priorities.
• Design change management approaches for transformation and redesign.
• Develop leadership capability through workshops and coaching.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver change projects.
• Utilise workforce data to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
• Champion inclusion and manage risks during change implementation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Change management

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Organisational diagnostics

Coaching & development

Project management

Formation

Degree in HR/OD

Outils

Workforce analytics tools

Engagement platforms

Description du poste

# Strategic Organisational Development PartnerMorgan Law clientGreenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0EW£63387 - £70173 per annumFull TimeCIPD Member, Non CIPD member26 October 2026View more categories* Job DetailsWe’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic Organisational Development Partner to join our People & Culture team and play a key role in delivering Ravensbourne’s strategic ambitions through innovative organisational development and change initiatives.Across higher education and beyond, organisations are being challenged to think differently, work differently and embrace new possibilities. At Ravensbourne University London, we’re responding with ambition, creativity and a bold vision for the future of work.We’re not simply recruiting into a vacancy. We’re building a new People & Culture team that will shape organisational culture, influence strategic decision-making, support leaders through change and create exceptional experiences for our people.This is a unique opportunity to join us at a transformational moment. With a new People Strategy, an evolving organisational vision and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do, we’re looking for experienced HR professionals who are ready to make a genuine impact.As Strategic OD Partner, you will be the Ravensbourne’s specialist lead for organisational development and change management. Working collaboratively with Strategic People Partners, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will design and deliver initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, support organisational transformation and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement.Using data, insight and evidence-based practice, you will identify organisational priorities, diagnose challenges and implement solutions that support sustainable organisational growth and success.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead organisational development and culture change programmes aligned to University priorities.* Design and deliver change management approaches to support transformation and organisational redesign.* Develop leadership and management capability through workshops, coaching and development initiatives.* Partner with stakeholders across the University to deliver successful change projects.* Use workforce data, engagement insights and organisational diagnostics to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.* Facilitate communities of practice, collaboration and continuous improvement.* Assess organisational impacts, manage risks and support effective change implementation.* Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all organisational development activity.* We’re looking for a credible and experienced OD professional who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.**You’ll bring:*** Significant experience in organisational development, change management or culture transformation.* A proven track record of leading organisational change programmes.* Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.* Experience designing and delivering leadership and management development initiatives.* The ability to analyse data and translate insights into meaningful action.* Experience of organisational diagnostics, workforce planning and change impact assessment.* Excellent relationship-building, influencing and project management skills.* A collaborative, innovative approach and a passion for creating inclusive, high-performing cultures.**Why Join Ravensbourne?** This is more than a senior HR role. It’s a chance to help create a modern People & Culture function that is:* **Bold enough to challenge convention*** **Human in its approach*** **Data-informed and insight-led*** **Committed to inclusion and belonging*** **Focused on delivering exceptional employee experiences**You’ll be joining a university that is creative, ambitious and values-driven, where culture is built through everyday interactions, meaningful relationships and a shared commitment to excellence.If you’re an experienced people professional who thrives on challenge, enjoys building trusted relationships, embraces innovation and wants to help shape the future of People & Culture in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.Join Ravensbourne and help us build something exceptional.