Senior Organisational Development Practitioner
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, EX2 7HY
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
We areseekinga highly capableSenior OD Practitionerto join our People Directorate. This senior role plays a pivotal part in shaping organisational cul...
- Diagnose organisational needs using data,insightand OD methodologies.
- Analyse people and organisational data to inform priorities, evaluate impact and continuously improve OD interventions.
- Design and deliver evidence-based OD interventions that support the Trust's annual plan and long-term strategy.
- Partner with senior leaders to shape and embed cultural improvement, teameffectivenessand organisational capability.
- Facilitate engagement activities such as focus groups,diagnosticsand team sessions to ensure employee voice informs improvement and decision-making.
- Ensure OD interventions are accessible, reflective of diverse perspectives, and support a positive colleague experience.
- Work closely with Leadership Development colleagues to ensure OD interventions complement broader people development activity.
- Contribute ODexpertiseto cross-functional programmes where cultural and organisational development perspectives add value.
- Build capability in leaders and managers to lead change confidently and effectively.
- Support the annual NHS Staff Survey and Pulse Survey process, using insights to shape Trust-wide action planning.
We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
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.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
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 and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
- 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 (this is subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Discounts from various organisations across the UK
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent demonstrate experience
- Grad CIPD (Level 7) or substantial evidence of continuing professional and personal development equivalent to this level
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
- CIPD Level 5
- Part qualified CIPD expected to achieve Grad CIPD within 12 months
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of project management
- Experience of supporting successful programmes of work at an organisational level
- Experience of supporting organisational change
Desirable
- Previous NHS HR Experience
- Previous experience of leading projects with an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lens
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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