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We're seeking an experienced Learning & Organisational Development professional to lead the OD strategy and shape a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
The Organisation
This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.
Role Purpose
- Lead the organisation's people development and culture strategy, ensuring staff are engaged, supported, and equipped to deliver excellent performance.
- Drive organisational change and improvement initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, inclusion, and employee experience.
- Build a modern, responsive L&OD function that aligns workforce development with long-term strategic goals.
Role Responsibilities
- Design and deliver organisational development plans that build engagement, leadership strength, and an inclusive culture.
- Lead workforce transformation projects, ensuring OD is embedded into change programmes and service redesign.
- Use surveys, data, and feedback to diagnose organisational needs and shape interventions that deliver measurable impact.
- Partner with leaders to design and implement staff engagement, satisfaction, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Manage the staff survey cycle, analyse results, and coordinate action plans that improve organisational culture.
- Oversee budgets, suppliers, and reporting to ensure OD and development activity is cost-effective and aligned to strategy.
Essential Requirements
- Experienced OD professional with a track record of leading cultural change and workforce transformation.
- Strong understanding of leadership development, staff engagement, and organisational diagnostics (e.g. surveys, focus groups).
- Skilled communicator able to influence senior leaders and build positive relationships across all levels.
- Qualified to degree level, ideally with CIPD Level 7 or equivalent OD/L&D certification.
- Able to manage complex portfolios, prioritise effectively, and evidence impact through data and evaluation.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
- Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
- Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
- Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.
Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
