Organisational Development Manager

As OD Lead you be part of the Learning and Development /Organisational Development department and will manage a team of OD specialists while also personally stepping into complex, high‑impact OD work at senior levels. Your new role Setting the strategic direction for Organisational Development across the organisation Leading, managing and quality‑assuring the OD function and work plan Operating at the intersection of OD, people practice and operations, applying strong professional judgement. Personally delivering OD interventions in complex, multi‑stakeholder and senior‑level contexts Coaching and influencing senior leaders to strengthen leadership, accountability and organisational effectiveness Shaping leadership development, talent management, succession planning and internal coaching capability Using insight, diagnostics and data to ensure OD activity lands with clarity, precision and lasting impactThis is a "hands‑on" leadership role. It is for an OD leader who wants to shape the system from within, balancing strategy, delivery and judgement in real time. What you'll need to succeed Significant experience leading OD in complex, multi‑layered large organisations Proven capability managing and developing OD or development teams Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development at scale Deep understanding of systems thinking, organisational dynamics and culture change Confidence operating at senior leadership level, including challenge and coaching The ability to work judiciously in ambiguity, pressure and organisational complexity Willingness and flexibility to travel nationally on a regular basis What you'll get in return National, hybrid role, based anywhere in the UK with supported travel 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 with service (plus bank holidays) Paid weekly wellbeing hour and access to wellbeing and employee assistance services Generous pension scheme Ongoing professional development, learning and progression opportunities A values‑led environment where OD leadership is respected and influentialMost importantly, you'll have the opportunity to lead Organisational Development that genuinely shapes culture, leadership and long‑term capability, leaving a legacy rather than a dependency. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)