Job title HR & OD Manager Ref 45122 Division People Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Fixed term/Secondment Full/Part-time Full-time Salary £65,000 - £70,000 depending on experience Job grade C Closing date 29/04/2026
We’re looking for an experienced HR & OD Manager to play a key role in shaping how our organisation evolves. Working closely with Heads of HR Partnering, Centres of Expertise and People Services, you’ll provide insight, challenge and leadership to design and deliver effective organisational change that enables the business to achieve its strategic goals.
You’ll be at the heart of change and transformation, driving initiatives that put employee engagement at the forefront and turn strategy into action. With a strong grasp of organisational design and people interventions, you’ll develop practical solutions that improve performance and unlock business impact. Using HR and business data, you’ll generate meaningful insight to inform decisions and ensure change is evidence‑led and sustainable.
This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to start ASAP
What you will be doing as HR & OD Manager
You will lead and develop a team of HR Consultants while driving organisational design and change across the business. You’ll oversee OD initiatives from planning to delivery, ensuring governance, risk management and alignment with financial budgets and workforce plans. Working closely with the Head of HR and HR Consultants, you’ll coordinate and support Divisional teams to align controlled organisational data with financial budgets. Ensure clear, real‑time visibility of planned FTE across the financial year and AMP, supporting effective workforce planning and alignment to business plans. Work alongside leaders, providing the link between business and People strategies, providing support and challenge to shape and implement effective People plans.
What you should bring to the role
You’ll bring strong, adaptable leadership with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You’re confident using HR and business data to generate insight, shape decisions, and deliver sustainable change. You’re flexible, solutions‑focused and comfortable operating in complex, fast‑changing environments, with a sound understanding of employee relations and employment law.
* Proven experience leading and developing HR teams
* Strong background in organisational design, workforce planning and change management
* Experience delivering complex OD and change initiatives
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving and Microsoft Excel skills
* Ability to apply people practices to create value and manage risk
* Chartered/fully qualified member (Level 5) of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) or equivalent professional qualification or HR knowledge
What's in it for you?
This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.
* Competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Annual Bonus
* Private Medical Health Care
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum 12% – 2x employee contribution
* Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year
* Access to a range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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