Head of Organisational Development

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams across Organisation Development, Leadership & Management Development, Employee Experience & Engagement, and Inclusive Culture, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful services across NHSBT.
• Acting as the organisational lead for strategic organisation development, supporting the delivery of NHSBT's strategic objectives through evidence-based interventions and whole-system thinking.
• Partnering with Executive Team members and senior leaders to shape organisational strategy, improve organisational effectiveness and drive sustainable cultural change.
• Designing and implementing organisation-wide strategies and programmes that build leadership capability, enhance employee experience, strengthen engagement and create an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Using workforce, culture and organisational insight to inform strategic decision making, evaluate impact and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Leading the development, governance and evaluation of ODD, leadership development, engagement and inclusion plans, ensuring delivery against organisational priorities and objectives.
• Managing significant budgets, resources and external partnerships, ensuring value for money and high-quality outcomes.
• Representing NHSBT internally and externally, building partnerships across the NHS and wider public sector to share learning, influence practice and promote innovation.

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level qualification in Organisation Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Leadership or a related discipline
• Demonstrable relevant post qualification development
• Be an active member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Organisation Development Network Europe (ODNE), European Organisation Design Forum (EODF) or an equivalent professional body
• Evidence of substantial continuing professional development in organisation development, organisation design, leadership development or related disciplines

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience in Organisation Design and Development within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams across organisational development, leadership development, employee engagement, culture and inclusion.
• Experience of working strategically with Executive Directors, Boards and senior leaders to shape organisational effectiveness and performance.
• Successful delivery of large-scale organisational change, transformation programmes, organisation design and target operating model development
• Experience of designing and implementing organisation-wide leadership, culture, engagement and inclusion strategies.
• Experience of managing significant budgets, resources and external suppliers.
• Track record of using organisational and workforce data to inform decision-making and measure impact.
• Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing at senior and executive level.