Organisational Development and Design Specialist
JOB_53414374722044Job type
TemporaryLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Organisational DevelopmentIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
Up to £465 per day
Organisational Development & Design Specialist – to £465 p/day, 6 months, hybrid, Bristol 1 day, WFH 4 days pw
Your new company
Well established public sector organisation with office in Bristol close to the station and offers.
This value-led organisation plays a vital role and they are proud to be a modern, inclusive employer that values diversity, flexibility, and continuous development. They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with hybrid working options and a strong focus on wellbeing and professional growth.
Your new role
Organisational Development & Design Specialist – Up to £465 per day, 6 months interim assignment, hybrid, Bristol 1 day, WFH 4 days per weekThis OD & D role is more of the "harder" structural elements than the "softer" aspects of OD such as culture, behaviours, and people.
The focus will be on supporting senior leadership with job role and structure design, Trade Union consultation, coordinating job evaluation, and mapping/matching exercises. While we don’t anticipate redundancies, there may be changes to current job roles. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the softer aspects, particularly around behaviour change.
As an OD&D Specialist, you will work closely with senior leaders and the OD&D Lead to support implementing operating models and enabling structures that support our strategic ambitions. You’ll provide expert guidance on organisational design and change, acting as a critical friend to leadership and ensuring alignment with policy, principles, and employment law.
You’ll be instrumental in embedding organisational development enablers and supporting effective employee and trade union consultation throughout the change process.
What you'll need to succeed
The below are essential- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent/ qualified by experience.
- Proven experience in a strategic OD&D or similar role (e.g., HRBP).
- Demonstrated success in delivering OD strategies that shift culture and enable organisational purpose.
- Strong stakeholder, including Trade Unions, engagement and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Experience in designing operating models and structures to meet evolving business needs.
- Ability to build professional networks and drive innovation.
- OD&D experience within a Civil Service or Public Sector setting
- Broader HR experience beyond OD&D.
- Project management experience.
What you'll get in return
Supportive team and great working environment.
This is a modern, inclusive employer that values diversity, flexibility, and continuous development.Flexible working/Hybrid working – one a week on-site and the rest work from home.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Organisational Development and Design SpecialistJOB_534143747220442025-09-052025-12-04
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