Organisational Development Practitioner (Systems & Leadership)
Closing date is 13 May 2026
The OD Practitioner (Systems and Leadership Development) post holder will take the lead for maintaining, evaluating and improving OD systems which support people and performance processes including appraisal, coaching, talent management, succession planning and our 360‑degree feedback tool. They will also be responsible for designing, delivering (and coordinating delivery of) knowledge and skills development in relation to these areas of work, supporting the wider Leadership team with senior leadership development programmes when required.
Through their role, they will provide comprehensive OD business‑partnering support to teams undergoing complex change or challenges, and will support wider OD team strategies including the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy and our Team Engagement and Development (TED) tool.
They will align interventions to organisational priorities and demonstrate a measurable impact on performance, behaviour change, workforce metrics, colleague experience or culture. Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement and project‑management skills are essential, along with a deep understanding of OD principles. Working collaboratively across the organisation, they will contribute to fostering a people‑focused culture that enables exceptional colleague experience.
Main duties of the job
* Lead the design, delivery, implementation and improvement of trust‑wide OD systems programmes such as appraisal (medical and non‑medical), talent management, succession planning, coaching, mentoring and the 360‑degree feedback tool.
* Support the design, delivery and evaluation of both accredited and non‑accredited leadership and development programmes for senior leaders and managers, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
* Provide OD business‑partnering support to teams, including the facilitation and delivery of bespoke team sessions that improve team effectiveness, culture, leadership capability and staff engagement.
About us
The Workforce and Organisational Development (OD) department is a niche group of HR professionals, data analysts, librarians, e‑learning technologists, multimedia developers, medical artists, occupational psychologists, qualified teachers, Diversity & Inclusion experts and staff‑engagement leads. We pride ourselves on a holistic, innovative approach that improves the working lives of our colleagues and supports the delivery of excellent patient care. Our people strategy is focused on making Lancashire Teaching Hospitals the best place to work in the NHS.
Job responsibilities
Reports to: Head of Diversity & Organisational Development (OD)
Accountable to: Deputy Chief People Officer
Key relationships: Organisational Development team (Leadership & Management, Equality and Diversity, Blended Learning, Library Services, Engagement, Retention and Recognition), Training Performance & Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Executive Team, Senior Managers, Matrons and Clinical Managers, Medical leaders, First and Second Line Leaders, Inclusion Ambassador forums and Champions, Partnership Team, Workforce team (Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Workforce Business Partners, Workforce Advice, Health & Wellbeing), and external bodies or networks.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area or demonstrable professional experience.
* Evidence of structured professional and career development.
* Coaching qualification or substantial experience coaching senior staff across multidisciplinary roles.
* Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or Chartered Organisational Psychologist.
* Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as MSc Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development, or Leadership/Management.
* Qualification in project‑management techniques.
* Teaching qualification at Certificate of Education level or equivalent.
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive experience and proven ability in delivering long‑term transformational OD within a large diverse organisation.
* Proven experience supporting OD strategy and driving strategic system change.
* Knowledge of a range of OD interventions and facilitation techniques, including team engagement, team development, morale, and leadership development theory.
* Experience evaluating and proving the impact of OD interventions and programmes.
* Significant experience as an internal or external consultant providing OD business‑partnering services, including scoping, design, analysis and diagnostics.
* Experience working in a management position in a large complex organisation.
* Experience delivering multiple projects and balancing conflicting demands through planning, prioritisation and coordination.
* Experience in the public sector or NHS.
* Experience delivering equality, diversity and inclusion interventions.
* Experience managing and implementing online OD solutions such as appraisal tools.
* Experience providing OD support to teams undergoing complex change and reorganisation.
* Experience producing communication resources and using diverse channels, including social media.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
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