Employer NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Employer type NHS Site 3rd Floor Town Manchester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/08/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/08/2025
OD People and Culture Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 6
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Job overview
At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we’re all about improving outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services. We produce evidence-based guidance, develop quality standards, and provide a range of information services.
Are you passionate about organisational development, culture change, and creating workplaces where people can thrive? Do you believe in the power of values-led leadership, restorative practice, and inclusive transformation? If so, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!
As our OD People and Culture Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of shaping a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture at NICE. Reporting into the People Relations and Culture Team Lead, you’ll work across the People Services team and wider organisation to deliver impactful OD interventions that support our People Strategy, transformation agenda, and new ways of working.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor and facilitator—designing and delivering OD projects, supporting leadership development, and embedding our values and behaviours into everyday practice. From team development and coaching to culture diagnostics and EDI strategy, your work will directly influence the colleague experience and help NICE continue to be a brilliant place to work.
Main duties of the job
In this varied and impactful role, you’ll contribute to shaping a positive people experience across NICE by delivering expert OD support and driving forward our cultural and organisational goals.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading and supporting OD interventions that enable culture change, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes.
* Providing expert advice and facilitation to senior leaders, managers, and teams.
* Designing and delivering a range of OD activities including team development, coaching, and large-scale group work.
* Supporting the implementation of NICE’s values, behaviour framework, and restorative just learning culture.
* Collaborating across the People Services team to embed inclusive, high-performing practices.
* Using data and diagnostics to evaluate OD impact and inform continuous improvement.
* Acting as a cultural ambassador, championing psychological safety, EDI, and employee engagement.
Working for our organisation
As part of the People team and wider Facilities, Improvement & People Directorate, we’ve achieved:
Elevated Engagement:We’ve become one of the top-performing teams in the organisation.
Driven Real Change:We’re embedding a Restorative, Just, and Learning Culture that’s transforming our workplace.
Strengthened Union Partnerships:We’ve built a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.
Championed Inclusivity:Our commitment to diversity and representation is making a real difference.
Join Our Team – What We Can Offer You:
Supportive Team Culture:We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication.
Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment:Work from home and our modern offices in Manchester or Stratford.
Professional Growth:Access to tailored learning and development opportunities.
Inclusive Workplace:Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.
Our benefits include:
* Flexible working options including remote and compressed hours
* Blue Light Card discounts
* 27 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Inclusive staff networks (e.g. Race Equality, Disability Advocacy)
If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d thrive in—apply today!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Education / Qualifications
* Degree level education or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
Education / Qualifications
* Project management-related qualification or training.
Experience
* Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering organisational development (OD) interventions and workshops.
Experience
* Proven experience of applying OD methodologies in practice, including diagnostics, team development, coaching, or large-scale group interventions.
Experience
* Experience of tracking spend against a budget or working within public sector procurement processes.
Skills / Knowledge
* Proven knowledge of OD methodologies and the ability to design, deliver and evaluate OD and learning programmes.
Skills / Knowledge
* Demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and to handle sensitive situations with tact and empathy.
Important - Due to NICE’s use of anonymised recruitment practices we ask all candidates not to include any personal details within their application. Please ensure you provide sufficient detail in the supporting information section to allow our team to make an informed judgement about your suitability for this role at this stage. CV’s will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates must ensure that all information provided in their application is factually accurate. Any examples provided must be taken from personal experience. The Civil Service abides by honesty and integrity as part of its core values, if evidence of plagiarism is found, applications may be withdrawn.
By submitting an application, you agree that it may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Please contact Careers@nice.org.uk if you wish to discuss any additional needs or reasonable adjustments which may support you with your application and/or at interview.
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