Organisational Manager

Job Title:People Change &Organisational Development Manager
Salary: £55,000per annum (Pro-Rata)
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (Hybrid minimum of 1 day per week in the office, sometimes two)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week

We’re looking for an experienced

People Change and Organisational Development Managerto help shape how people experience work at Scouts.

You’ll lead work across three key areas:

• Culture– helping bring our Values in Action to life across the employee journey
• Performance– leading the review and implementation of our performance and competency framework
• Engagement– developing and delivering our employee engagement plan

As our People Change and Organisational Development Manager, you will:

• Lead projects that improve culture, performance and employee experience
• Work with managers, leaders and colleagues to introduce new ways of working
• Develop and deliver clear communication, engagement and training activities
• Lead workshops, consultations and working groups
• Use employee feedback and data to identify priorities and measure impact
• Support managers and leaders through organisational change

What you’ll bring as our People Change and Organisational Development Manager:

• Significant experience inHR, organisational development or people change
• Experience delivering culture, performance or employee engagement projects
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working with and influencing senior leaders
• Ability to use data and feedback to inform decisions
• Resilience and adaptability in a changing environment
• CIPD Level 5or equivalent professional experience

This is an opportunity to make areal and lasting difference to how people experience work at Scouts, helping create a positive culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year( Charity Times Awards 2022 )with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
• A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
• A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 14 September 2026.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community.

Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.