Organisational Development Manager in Cardiff

Main area Organisational Development Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Contract end 22nd November 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 043-AC166-0926

Site Nantgarw Town Cardiff Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership in this role as an Organisational Development Manager within the expanding People & Organisational Development Team. The post holder will have significant experience of delivering OD interventions and leading a team.

The role will support the Head of Organisational Development with organisational development interventions in relation to leadership development, team development, talent management, wellbeing, inclusion and organisational change to support the delivery of national and local priorities and will be a champion for organisational development, service change and innovation.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, proactive, creative, hands-on and collaborative individual with strong leadership skills and an interest in building relationships at every level within the organisation and with external partners. You will be required to work within an agile working environment which will include home working and visits to sites across Wales.

This post is Fixed Term/Secondment until 22/11/2027 due to maternity cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

The Organisational Development Manager will lead on the delivery of a range of corporate well-being, inclusion, talent development and/or cultural interventions across the organisation that have been identified through the Integrated Medium Term Plan and NHS Wales Staff Survey results, helping to improve the organisational culture and wellbeing of staff in line with our Strategic Objectives and Values.

They will have responsibility for the line management of members of the Organisational Development team, adjusting to organisational pressures and the dynamic needs of the wider organisation.

They will have responsibility for overseeing the development and evaluation of organisational development interventions internally within NWSSP. Responsibilities of the post will include the implementation of an inclusive culture action plan and strategies in line with national priorities, developing a reliable service that meets the needs of the organisation.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate a highly specialist knowledge and experience in the inclusion, well-being, training and OD field, highlighted by theoretical and practical experience, to undertake this post. Additionally, the post holder will have in-depth experience of staff management in order to develop a highly motivated professional OD team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD
• Further and Adult Education and Teaching Certificate Stage 1 (or Equiv.)
• Recognised Leadership qualification
• Recognised coaching qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of working in a complex organisation and a training background
• Knowledge of leadership theories and experience of delivering these in management and leadership training
• Knowledge and experience of leading various OD interventions
• Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of NHS and/or non-NHS organisations
• Experience of leading projects
• Experience of using coaching to support people development
• Experience of OLM/ESR
• Project Management Qualification

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to assimilate complex ideas/material.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• IT Skills (word processing, spreadsheets & presentation software)

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.

If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.