Job summary
Are
you a highly skilled and strategic OD professional ready to lead significant
cultural and leadership transformation within a leading NHS Trust? Here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, we are
committed to exceptional patient care and workforce development. Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is seeking an experienced Senior OD Practitioner with
proven experience at this level to join our Centre of Excellence on a
24-month fixed-term contract. Your crucial role will ensure our ongoing OD
delivery continues seamlessly, enabling one of our current practitioners to
be rapidly dedicated to a wider, exciting OD project.
As
a Senior OD Practitioner, you will play a critical, leadership role in
shaping and delivering the Trust's Organisational Development support. This
isn't just about implementation; it's about leading with clarity, compassion,
and a coaching mindset to influence system wide change and foster an
environment of psychological safety and inclusive leadership
This
is a truly exceptional opportunity to drive meaningful change and make a
difference during a pivotal time of strategic growth.
Please
note interviews will take place w/c 4th August 2025.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
31/07/2025
Planned Interview
Date
08/08/2025
Main duties of the job
Strategic
OD Design & Delivery, diagnosing complex organisational challenges and
designing and leading evidence informed OD interventions (e.g., leadership
programmes, high impact team development, strategic change management) that
drive overarching strategic goals. You will proactively anticipate future
organisational challenges and design decisive OD responses, leading and
governing portfolios of OD interventions, not just individual projects.
Measuring
Impact & Governance, developing robust and strategic evaluation
frameworks to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of OD activities,
linking them directly to Trust-wide goals. This includes actively engaging
with employee voice, establishing feedback loops, and analysing associated
metrics to inform continuous improvement. You will also contribute to
stronger governance oversight of OD interventions.
As
an accredited coach, you will lead impactful 1:1 and group coaching sessions,
drawing on your keen understanding of human behaviour and psychology. By
effectively deploying tools like Insights Discovery, Gest methodology, EQi,
Affina OD, and 360 feedback
Managing
and leading a team with clear delegation and performance support. You will
also manage OD budgets, contracts, or partnerships, and may supervise a wider
team, fostering their development and performance.
Utilising
proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes
workplace conflicts effectively.
About us
This
24 month fixed-term role provides an opportunity to shape and drive strategic
project as part of our innovative Organisational Development and Culture
Centre of Excellence. You'll serve as a key leader within a large, committed
leadership team, collaborating with other leaders and like-minded colleagues
on a diverse portfolio of OD and culture-focused projects. Your work will
directly influence colleague development and enhance team effectiveness
across the entire Trust.
If
you're a visionary OD professional with a passion for strategic leadership,
developing people, and driving organisational excellence at scale, we want to
hear from you and find out why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We're
looking for someone who consistently works in line with the Leeds Way Values
and behaviours, and who brings the following to this senior leadership role:
Extensive
OD Expertise & Strategic Partnership: A deep and extensive background in
OD strategy, design, and delivery, with a proven ability to diagnose complex
organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective,
Trust-wide solutions. You'll approach OD delivery with a strategic,
analytical, and solution oriented perspective, acting as a credible strategic
partner to senior leaders, often influencing at Board sub committee level.
You'll need a deep understanding of national and local NHS strategy, broader
leadership frameworks, and other key guidelines (e.g., Our Leadership Way,
NHS People Promise, NHS Long Term Plan)
Subject
Matter Expert & Innovator: You're seen as a leading subject matter expert
in a range OD methodologies or specialisms (e.g., systems thinking, change
models, psychometrics, positive psychology), bringing innovative approaches
to complex challenges.
Accredited
Coach: You hold a recognised accreditation in coaching.
Exceptional
Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence: Possessing
exceptionally high self-awareness and empathy, you consistently foster
psychological safety and trust. You have a proven track record at
strategically managing conflict, coaching senior staff, and building
resilience across all levels.
Influential
Collaborator & System Leader: You'll have a highly proven ability to
influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively
across all professional groups (clinical and non-clinical) You naturally work
across boundaries, co-designing solutions and valuing diverse perspectives,
demonstrating a strong system leadership mindset. You are recognised for your
ability to build credibility and influence at the highest levels. You will
work closely and partner with our HR Business Partner (HRBP) colleagues to
ensure integrated success.
Strong
Networker & External Ambassador: You possess an established and robust
network of external OD suppliers, providers, and national/regional OD
contacts, leveraging these for the benefit of the Trust.
Strategic
Improvement Specialist: Extensive experience in leading and driving
significant organisational change, building readiness, and adeptly navigating
complex stakeholder landscapes, including those with sensitivities.
Curious
& Reflective (Thought Leader): A deep commitment to continuous learning
and self-improvement, staying keenly aware of cutting edge OD and NHS trends,
and actively seeking feedback to continuously develop your approach and
inform thought leadership.
Systems
Thinker: An advanced ability to understand complex systems, mindful of
intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes, and able to
design interventions at this systemic level.
Role
Model: Embodies compassion, inclusivity, and accountability; a true role
model for NHS and Trust leadership values, inspiring others by example.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We're
looking for someone who consistently works in line with the Leeds Way Values
and behaviours, and who brings the following to this senior leadership role:
Extensive
OD Expertise & Strategic Partnership: A deep and extensive background in
OD strategy, design, and delivery, with a proven ability to diagnose complex
organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective,
Trust-wide solutions. You'll approach OD delivery with a strategic,
analytical, and solution oriented perspective, acting as a credible strategic
partner to senior leaders, often influencing at Board sub committee level.
You'll need a deep understanding of national and local NHS strategy, broader
leadership frameworks, and other key guidelines (e.g., Our Leadership Way,
NHS People Promise, NHS Long Term Plan)
Subject
Matter Expert & Innovator: You're seen as a leading subject matter expert
in a range OD methodologies or specialisms (e.g., systems thinking, change
models, psychometrics, positive psychology), bringing innovative approaches
to complex challenges.
Accredited
Coach: You hold a recognised accreditation in coaching.
Exceptional
Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence: Possessing
exceptionally high self-awareness and empathy, you consistently foster
psychological safety and trust. You have a proven track record at
strategically managing conflict, coaching senior staff, and building
resilience across all levels.
Influential
Collaborator & System Leader: You'll have a highly proven ability to
influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively
across all professional groups (clinical and non-clinical) You naturally work
across boundaries, co-designing solutions and valuing diverse perspectives,
demonstrating a strong system leadership mindset. You are recognised for your
ability to build credibility and influence at the highest levels. You will
work closely and partner with our HR Business Partner (HRBP) colleagues to
ensure integrated success.
Strong
Networker & External Ambassador: You possess an established and robust
network of external OD suppliers, providers, and national/regional OD
contacts, leveraging these for the benefit of the Trust.
Strategic
Improvement Specialist: Extensive experience in leading and driving
significant organisational change, building readiness, and adeptly navigating
complex stakeholder landscapes, including those with sensitivities.
Curious
& Reflective (Thought Leader): A deep commitment to continuous learning
and self-improvement, staying keenly aware of cutting edge OD and NHS trends,
and actively seeking feedback to continuously develop your approach and
inform thought leadership.
Systems
Thinker: An advanced ability to understand complex systems, mindful of
intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes, and able to
design interventions at this systemic level.
Role
Model: Embodies compassion, inclusivity, and accountability; a true role
model for NHS and Trust leadership values, inspiring others by example.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert Facilitation, Leading and advising on high impact, complex group discussions, workshops, and team interventions
- Experience of providing thought leadership within the OD field, actively developing internal OD capability
- Extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery
- Highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups
Desirable
- Subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms
Other Criteria
Essential
- Specialist training in a range of Organisational Development/Change Management techniques examples could include Psychometric tests (MBTI, Belbin, NLP,)
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning in addition to first Degree.
- Accredited Coaching Qualification
- Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)
Desirable
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Utilising proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes workplace conflicts effectively
- Ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- Ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert Facilitation, Leading and advising on high impact, complex group discussions, workshops, and team interventions
- Experience of providing thought leadership within the OD field, actively developing internal OD capability
- Extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery
- Highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups
Desirable
- Subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms
Other Criteria
Essential
- Specialist training in a range of Organisational Development/Change Management techniques examples could include Psychometric tests (MBTI, Belbin, NLP,)
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning in addition to first Degree.
- Accredited Coaching Qualification
- Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)
Desirable
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Utilising proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes workplace conflicts effectively
- Ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions
- Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence
Desirable
- Ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes
