Organisational Design Consultant - SC Cleared - Inside IR35 (short term)
We are seeking an experienced Organisational Design Consultant to support a major UK government department transitioning from multiple transformation programmes into a sustainable, service-led operating model - this is a 5 week initial engagement.
This is a rapid assessment engagement focused on ensuring the organisation is structurally, operationally and culturally fit for long-term BAU service delivery.
You will lead a structured organisational diagnostic and develop a pragmatic roadmap to support the shift from programme-based transformation to a coherent service group model.
This role sits at the intersection of operating model design, governance, accountability and cultural enablement.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct a rapid organisational design assessment across functional and service structures
* Analyse vertical (line management) and horizontal (service/value stream) accountabilities
* Clarify service ownership and key accountabilities within a matrix environment
* Assess capability requirements to support BAU service delivery
* Provide recommendations on performance alignment, team motivation and role clarity
* Produce a clear, senior-level assessment report and phased implementation roadmap
Essential Experience
* Significant experience in organisational design within complex environments
* Experience transitioning from transformation/programme structures into BAU or service-led models
* Strong operating model design capability
* Ability to conduct rapid diagnostics and deliver concise, executive-ready recommendations
* Active SC clearance
Please apply for more information if you have clearance, are eligible, and comfortable with a 5-week consulting contract.