Senior Consultant​/Associate Principal, Organizational Design

Senior Consultant / Associate Principal, Organizational Design, London

Job

Country:
United Kingdom

Location type:
Hybrid

State / Province:
Greater London

City:
London

As an Associate Principal in Organizational Design, you will lead the design and delivery of organization design and operating model engagements, acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and partnering closely with Principals and Senior Principals on solution design and delivery strategy. This role represents a step up from Senior Consultant with increased accountability for client leadership, workstream ownership, quality assurance, and team development.

• Lead OD work streams within large and complex transformation programmes.
• Shape organizational design approaches aligned to client strategy and context.
• Lead the development of operating models, organizational structures, governance, and role clarity.
• Ensure OD solutions are practical, evidence‑based, and implementable.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead OD‑focused client meetings, workshops, and decision forums.
• Act as a senior advisor to leaders on organizational choices and trade‑offs.
• Support Principals and Senior Principals in overall client relationship management.

• Own the quality and consistency of OD deliverables across assigned engagements.
• Provide oversight and guidance to consultants working on OD work streams.
• Ensure delivery aligns with Korn Ferry methodologies and standards.
• Identify and proactively manage risks and issues within OD delivery.
• Coach and develop Senior Consultants and Consultants within OD teams.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance team culture.

• Contribute to the development of OD capability, tools, and ways of working.
• Share insights, learning, and best practice across the Consulting community.
• Support internal initiatives that strengthen Korn Ferry’s OD proposition.

• Deep organizational design expertise – Strong experience leading OD and operating model work.
• Senior client advisory skills – Credible and confident with senior leaders.
• Structured problem‑solving – Able to bring clarity and rigour to complex organizational challenges.
• Facilitation excellence – Skilled in leading senior‑level workshops and discussions.
• Inclusive leadership style – Builds trust, accountability, and collaboration.
• Resilience and adaptability – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
• Technology literate – Fluent in Microsoft Office and comfortable using AI‑enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).

• Significant experience delivering organization design and operating model engagements.
• Proven track record of leading work streams within complex consulting programmes.
• Experience working directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Background in consulting or a comparable internal organizational design role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Competitive total rewards package, including performance‑related bonuses.
• Broad range of benefits supporting wellbeing, performance, and long‑term growth.
• Access to world‑class intellectual property, formal development programmes, and continuous on‑the‑job learning.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements and support for candidates returning after career breaks.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.