Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority)

Head of Organisational Development and Change | Strategic HR Leadership | Public Sector

Location: London/Hybrid

Rate: Competitive

We are hiring a transformational Head of Organisational Development and Change to lead a high-impact people and change agenda at a pivotal time of organisational renewal.

This is central role reshaping how HR and OD services are delivered across a complex,

With a new People Strategy in place this role will support the evolution of the OM lead high-stakes business partner and advisory services.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Workforce Change, this role will lead OD, HR Business Partnering, and Advisory services through a period of significant transformation. This role will influence organisational culture, service design, and workforce strategy across both council departments and traded entities.

What You\’ll Do:

• Lead and evolve the OD, Business Partnering, and Advisory functions to support ambitious change and savings plans
• Drive the redesign of the HR/OD structure and TOM, shaping proposals and leading engagement and consultation
• Be a senior voice on strategic ER issues, complex casework, and employment litigation
• Promote inclusive leadership, diversity, and learning across the organisation
• Support the council’s transformation agenda, ensuring HR enables rather than constrains change
• Strengthen trade union and stakeholder relationships during complex restructures
• Provide direct support to traded services (excluding schools) and contribute to SLA reviews

What We\’re Looking For:

• Proven senior HR leadership experience in complex public sector settings
• Strong expertise in organisational development, change, workforce planning, and people data/insight
• Experience shaping new HR operating models and implementing restructures
• Skilled communicator with a collaborative, inclusive leadership style
• Commercial and strategic mindset—able to balance organisational risk with innovation
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and embedding organisational values into people practice