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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Do you have a passion for organisational development and continuous improvement? Do you have experience of strategy development, informed by staff and service user feedback and best practice? Do you have demonstrable experience of leading and implementing large-scale cultural change across complex working environments?
If you can bring us, through your personal life experience or professional skills, insights that will enhance our ability to make a significant difference to the experience at work of our diverse staff members and the treatment of our service users, we would love to hear from you.
We are keen to encourage applications from the widest variety of people. We welcome applications from all people, including those from a global majority background, those who live with a disability (visible or not) and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kim Gilbey, Associate Director of People or Rachel Townsend, Assistant Director of Strategy, OD & Improvement via email kim.gilbey@nhs.net or rachel.townsend2@nhs.net
Interviews will be held on either 27th August or 1 September 2025.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Professional knowledge acquired through a masters degree or equivalent.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of service and organisational. transformation tools, techniques and methodologies.
* Either a CIPD qualification or equivalent Organisational Development qualification.
* Evidence of QI training and understanding e.g.QSIR.
* Experience of project and programme management techniques and tools such as PRINCE2.
Experience
Essential criteria
* In depth experience of operating at senior management level.
* Demonstrable experience of building, maintaining and utilising successful partnerships across a range of stakeholders.
* Experience of strategy development, informed by staff and service user feedback and best practice.
* Demonstrable experience of leading and implementing large-scale organisational or cultural change across complex working environments.
* Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations.
* Considerable and recent experience working in a senior OD role in a complex environment.
* Knowledge of OD theory and Change management models.
* Experience of leading projects to a successful conclusion.
* Experience of designing strategic programmes of engagement and plans.
* Strong track record of promoting and delivering organisational and transformational change.
Values
Essential criteria
* Shows evidence of alignment with Oxleas Values as an approach to delivery
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
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Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 296.4KB)
* Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
* Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
* Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)
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