Head of Organisational

Head of Organisation Development & Change

Location: London (Stratford) or Manchester (Trafford)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Hybrid – 20-40% office-based)
Salary:

• London: £76,034 – £84,208 per annum

• Regional: £66,380 – £74,105 per annum
  (Dependent on experience)

• Permanent

We are partnering with a large, values-led UK organisation to appoint a Head of Organisation Development & Change
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This is a pivotal leadership role at the centre of a major transformation agenda. You will lead organisation-wide OD and change activity-shaping culture, building leadership capability, and driving sustainable change at scale.

If you are a strategic OD leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about making a meaningful impact, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Reporting to the Director of Organisation Development & Change, you will lead both the OD Business Partnering and Change Management teams, ensuring strategies are evidence-based, impactful, and aligned to a significant Transformation & Change Programme.

You will partner closely with senior leaders, programme teams, and external experts to deliver measurable organisational outcomes.

• Lead, inspire, and develop high-performing OD and Change teams

• Shape and deliver OD and change strategies aligned to corporate priorities

• Drive leadership development, organisational design, and culture change initiatives

• Ensure all interventions are evidence-based, high-quality, and outcome-focused

• Partner with transformation and programme teams to support delivery and benefits realisation

• Oversee business readiness across key transformation programmes

• Manage budgets, procurement, and external supplier relationships

• Provide governance, reporting, and assurance to senior leadership and committees

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing culture and performance

• Bring external insight and best practice into the organisation

We are looking for a credible, forward-thinking leader with deep expertise in organisation development and change.

Essential:

• MCIPD (or equivalent)

• Recognised change/project management qualification (e.g. Prosci, APMG, ACMP)

• Extensive experience leading OD and change in complex, multi-disciplinary environments

• Strong expertise in organisational design, culture change, and leadership development

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior level

• Experience managing budgets, procurement, and external partners

• Data-driven, analytical approach to problem-solving and evaluation

Desirable:

• Experience with in housing, public sector, or regulated environments

• Experience working within formal transformation governance structures

• Excellent pension scheme (up to 6% double contribution)

• 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with service + bank holidays

• Health cash plan

• Non-contributory life assurance

• Paid volunteering leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture and capability of a large, purpose-driven organisation undergoing significant transformation.

You’ll play a key role in embedding change, strengthening leadership, and delivering long-term organisational impact.