Job Description
Interim HR/OD Consultant | Strategic Change & Organisational Design
London (Hybrid)
Are you a senior HR leader who thrives at the intersection of complex organisational design and mission-driven impact?
We are seeking an exceptional HR/OD Change Lead for a high-profile, board-mandated strategic realignment. This is an exciting opportunity to support an international, research-led charity entering a significant phase of structural change following a new strategic direction.
The Mission
Following the launch of a new strategic plan, the organisation is moving from a siloed structure to a more efficient, unified leadership model.
The Challenge
This is not an "off-the-shelf" restructure. You will operate in a unique, highly intellectual, and international environment:
* Navigating Sensitivity: The organisation is navigating a legacy of sensitivity from previous changes, making transparency and professional excellence paramount.
* Union Partnership: You will lead formal consultations within a unionised setting, ensuring a robust, evidence-based approach to the "trigger for change" and selection processes.
Your Impact
Reporting to the Director of HR and working alongside the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will:
* Lead end-to-end Organisational Design, from finalising structures to overseeing redundancies and redeployment.
* Act as a Strategic Advisor, interrogating SLT proposals to ensure they are defensible and robust.
* Upskill the internal team, mentoring junior HR members and the Head of ER to build long-term capability.
The Ideal Profile
We are looking for an experienced Interim Org Design / HR Lead who can demonstrate:
* Proven Change Expertise: A track record of leading complex, end-to-end restructures and Organisational Design projects.
* Sector Experience: Experience within Education, Research, or Charities is essential.
* Union & Legal Savvy: Deep experience in unionised consultations and strong employment law knowledge.
* International Experience: Ability to navigate nuances for a workforce spread across multiple jurisdictions.
* Composure: The ability to hold your own and maintain credibility with highly articulate, opinionated senior stakeholders.
* Generalist HR background