Interim Head of Organisational Development (3‑month contract)

About the role

This is an interim, three‑month position (with possible extension) based in London, reporting to senior leaders within a Local Authority. The role sits inside IR35 and is focused on delivering a strategic people and organisational development agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Council's strategic Organisational Development and Workforce Development plans aligned to corporate priorities.
• Lead the Organisational Development, Learning & Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Apprenticeship teams.
• Provide strategic advice on culture, organisation design, leadership development, employee engagement and workforce capability.
• Drive initiatives that build an inclusive, high‑performing, values‑led culture.
• Design, implement and evaluate learning programmes that enhance organisational capability.
• Oversee employee engagement programmes and staff surveys, ensuring actionable plans.
• Deliver the Council's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion action plans and Apprenticeship Strategy.
• Develop performance measures and workforce analytics to evaluate impact and inform decisions.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers, trade unions and external partners to influence change.

Required profile

• Strategic HR and Organisational Development professional with senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Extensive experience leading Organisational Development and Learning & Development functions.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary organisational development, culture change, organisation design and workforce development.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic people programmes and leading organisational change.
• Excellent project management and programme delivery skills.
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent professional experience) preferred.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills were listed in the posting.