Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority)

Social network you want to login/join with: Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority), Slough Location: Slough, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 2 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 Job Description: 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 a central role reshaping how HR and OD services are delivered across a complex environment. 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 council departments and traded entities. What You\’ll Do: Lead and evolve the OD, Business Partnering, and Advisory functions to support change and savings plans Redesign the HR/OD structure and TOM, shaping proposals and leading engagement and consultation Provide senior input on strategic ER issues, complex casework, and employment litigation Promote inclusive leadership, diversity, and learning Support the council’s transformation agenda, ensuring HR enables change Strengthen trade union and stakeholder relationships during restructures Support traded services (excluding schools) and contribute to SLA reviews What We\’re Looking For: Proven senior HR leadership experience in public sector settings Expertise in organisational development, change, workforce planning, and people data/insight Experience in shaping HR operating models and restructures Collaborative, inclusive leadership style and strong communication skills Strategic mindset, balancing organisational risk with innovation Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and embedding values into practice #J-18808-Ljbffr