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Head of Organisational Development and Change (local authority), Slough
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 31.05.2025
Expiry Date: 15.07.2025
Job Description:
Head of Organisational Development and Change | Strategic HR Leadership | Public Sector
Location: London/Hybrid
Rate: Competitive
We are hiring a transformational Head of Organisational Development and Change to lead a high-impact people and change agenda at a pivotal time of organisational renewal.
This is a central role reshaping how HR and OD services are delivered across a complex environment.
With a new People Strategy in place, this role will support the evolution of the OM lead high-stakes business partner and advisory services.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Director of Workforce Change, this role will lead OD, HR Business Partnering, and Advisory services through a period of significant transformation. This role will influence organisational culture, service design, and workforce strategy across council departments and traded entities.
What You'll Do:
* Lead and evolve the OD, Business Partnering, and Advisory functions to support change and savings plans
* Redesign the HR/OD structure and TOM, shaping proposals and leading engagement and consultation
* Provide senior input on strategic ER issues, complex casework, and employment litigation
* Promote inclusive leadership, diversity, and learning
* Support the council’s transformation agenda, ensuring HR enables change
* Strengthen trade union and stakeholder relationships during restructures
* Support traded services (excluding schools) and contribute to SLA reviews
What We're Looking For:
* Proven senior HR leadership experience in public sector settings
* Expertise in organisational development, change, workforce planning, and people data/insight
* Experience in shaping HR operating models and restructures
* Collaborative, inclusive leadership style and strong communication skills
* Strategic mindset, balancing organisational risk with innovation
* Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and embedding values into practice
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