Organisational Development Delivery Lead

It’s an exciting time to join LHP! With the recent approval of our ambitious ‘Everyday Better’ transformation programme by our Board and Executive Team, we’re building a brand-new Organisational Development team. This team will be at the heart of delivering impactful programmes that strengthen our culture, enhance leadership capability, and boost colleague engagement across the organisation.

We’re introducing three new roles within this team, all working closely with our newly appointed Strategic Lead for Organisational Development. Together, you’ll bring our vision to life, designing and delivering impactful programmes that support meaningful, lasting change.

As an Organisational Development Delivery Lead, you’ll work in close partnership with the Strategic Organisational Development Lead and the wider People and Change team, playing a key part in implementing the Culture Action Plan and ensuring our leaders, teams, and services are well-prepared for change.

Location: Lincolnshire (Our Offices are in Grimsby & Boston)

Salary: £48,500

Contract: Permanent/ Full Time

What is Lincolnshire Housing Partnership like to work for?

We’re a local housing association with our roots firmly fixed in our Grimsby and Boston communities, many of our colleagues were born in the same areas that we serve. This gives our teams an additional sense of purpose to improve the lives of our customers. Colleagues often say “the people” are the best thing about working at LHP - and that sense of togetherness is real. But we also know there are cultural gaps to address, as highlighted by a recent extensive audit. We’re ready to address those challenges with honesty and commitment, and this role is crucial in helping us build the culture our colleagues deserve, and our customers expect.

As an LHP colleague, you’ll receive a whole bunch of benefits, including:

• An employee wellbeing package worth up to £1200 annually through our benefits partner Westfield Health
• Great family leave and maternity policies enhancing colleague well-being and retention
• A Cycle-to-Work Initiative promoting personal wellbeing and environmental awareness
• A family friendly agile working policy
• Discounted shopping vouchers through Westfield Health
• Opportunities to learn new skills and knowledge through our fantastic training programme
• A superb employer salary sacrifices pension scheme with up to 12% paid by LHP
• 24 holiday days a year (plus bank holidays) which will increase by 1 day per year for the first five years of service
• The ability to earn additional holiday days through full attendance
• Mental Health First Aiders across the business, let’s be there for each other!

What could a typical week look like as an Organisational Development Delivery Lead?

Working at LHP offers variety, challenge and the chance to make a real difference - but it’s not always easy. We’re an organisation in transition, which means there’s real scope to shape, influence and grow. For those who thrive in complexity and care about meaningful, values-led work, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters.

Your weekly tasks could include:

• Design and implement organisational development initiatives that align with our values, culture, and strategic objectives.
• Lead the delivery of key programmes within the Culture Action Plan, including leadership development, team effectiveness, and inclusion-focused initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, communications, customer Inclusion and change teams to ensure consistent messaging and a joined-up approach to organisational development.
• Engage with colleagues and managers across the organisation to gather feedback, build trust, and foster a sense of ownership in change initiatives.
• Promote open, two-way communication to ensure OD plans are inclusive, well-informed, and supported at all levels.
• Support the creation of people frameworks, such as leadership behaviours, career progression pathways, and team charters.
• Evaluate the impact of OD activities using data, feedback, and insight to continuously improve our approach and outcomes.
• Represent the OD function at internal forums and meetings, championing a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the use of the Apprenticeship Levy, ensuring it is maximised through relevant vocational training opportunities.
• Manage the corporate training budget effectively, ensuring value for money and alignment with organisational priorities.

This is what you’ll need to thrive in this role:

• Experience in organisational or leadership development, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
• Demonstrable evidence of design and implementation of effective development programmes, including conducting training needs analyses.
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills, with confidence engaging and building credibility at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience managing budgets and ensuring a measurable return on investment for learning and development initiatives.
• High emotional intelligence, with a deep understanding of organisational culture and its impact on change and development.
• Experience working with apprenticeship providers and a good understanding of the Apprenticeship Levy is desirable.
• A relevant professional qualification, such as CIPD or equivalent is desirable.

If you’re experienced in Organisational Development, thrive when working in a close team and driven by implementing real change that makes a difference, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please attach your most up to date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) detailing why you would be a great candidate for the role.

For an informal conversation please call Rajim on 07958388464.

Finally some key Information:

At Lincolnshire Housing Partnership, we’re committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and accessible recruitment process. Upon request, reasonable adjustments will be made for all candidates. It’s important to ensure that the role you’re applying for is the right fit for you. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team at Recruitment@lincolnshirehp.com for a friendly chat.

Please be aware that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or if there are changes in business priorities. To be eligible for employment with us, you must reside in the UK for the entire duration of your employment. You will be required to provide evidence of your Right to Work during the recruitment process. All offers of Employment are subject to a DBS Check and Satisfactory References.