£59,966 rising annually to £67,468 (pro rata if part time)
Full Time, Permanent - Professional Ser
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised university focused on providing high-quality teaching and delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new, and excelling in education and research. Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive. In acknowledgement of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.
Role
Based at our Headington Campus (with hybrid working and a minimum of one day per week on campus), and reporting to the Director of Organisational Effectiveness & Development, the Senior OD Consultant will play a key role in shaping leadership, culture and organisational effectiveness across the University. This is a senior, high-impact role within the People Directorate, with a particular focus on strengthening coaching as a core organisational capability. You will lead the strategic development of our coaching offer, ensuring quality, consistency and impact, while also contributing to leadership and management development, culture change and broader organisational development initiatives. We are open to flexibility in working patterns, from 0.6 FTE (minimum three days per week) up to full time.
About the team
You will join a small, specialist Organisational Effectiveness & Development team consisting of the Director OE&D and a close-knit Learning & Development team. We work in close partnership with the wider People Directorate, particularly our Strategic People Partners (HRBPs), who provide localised OD support. As a team, we focus on:
* Delivering key ambitions in the Universitys People & Culture Enabling Strategy
* Strengthening leadership and management capability
* Supporting culture change and organisational effectiveness
This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with real scope to shape direction, influence senior leaders and see the tangible impact of your work.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development of coaching as a core organisational capability.
* Design, deliver and facilitate impactful leadership and management development interventions aligned to our Leadership & Management Framework.
* Establish and facilitate leadership and management communities of practice, including action learning and peer learning approaches.
* Support substantial culture change and organisational effectiveness initiatives at institutional level.
* Act as a trusted OD consultant to senior leaders, diagnosing systemic issues and designing interventions to improve leadership effectiveness, organisation design, culture and performance.
* Use research, organisational data and employee insight to shape evidence-based interventions and evaluate impact.
* Work in close collaboration with Strategic People Partners and EDI colleagues to ensure joined‑up, inclusive and sustainable approaches.
Essential Skills
* Accredited coaching qualification at practitioner level or above (e.g. EMCC Practitioner/Senior Practitioner, ICF PCC/MCC or equivalent).
* Significant experience in a OD, leadership development or coaching-focused role within a complex organisation.
* Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining internal coaching capability, including quality assurance, supervision and embedding coaching as a strategic organisational resource.
* Proven ability to design and deliver high-impact leadership and management development interventions aligned to organisational strategy and capability frameworks.
* Ability to operate credibly as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, with strong consultancy, influencing and diagnostic skills.
* Experience of applying OD theory and organisational insight to design systemic, outcome-focused interventions.
* Strong understanding of organisational culture, engagement and change within complex environments.
This is an opportunity to shape coaching and leadership capability at a strategic level, while also engaging in varied, meaningful OD work with real institutional impact. If you are an experienced coaching professional with strong organisational development expertise and are looking for a flexible, high-impact role within a collaborative and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 22 March 2026 at 23.30.
Interviews will take place between 13 - 17 April 2026.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Abigail Reilly, Director Organisation Effectiveness and Development.
Benefits
As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 bank holidays and additional university concessionary days (normally 5 per year). We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly. We have an extremely competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, as well as providing all staff with access to an occupational health service, financial education, and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline. We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees - physically, mentally and financially - and we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team. In addition, all employees have access to:
* Discounted rates for the university sports and gym facilities
* An on‑site nursery (at Headington Campus; waiting lists for some ages).
* Discounted travel options
* TOTUM card discount scheme
* Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
* Training and development opportunities
* A connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks, which instil a sense of community and offer employees a space for support, guidance and friendship, making Brookes a vibrant and inclusive place to work.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.
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Closing Date : 22-Mar-2026 Vacancy ID : 189825
Faculty or Directorate : People Directorate Location : Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus
For more information : Posted on : 18-Feb-2026
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