Head Of Organisational Development and Engagement

Job summary

The Head of Organisational Design & Development will lead a team of 6 including Organisational Design leads and Practitioners. You will provide professional and high-quality strategic, whole system organisational design (OD) as well as Engagement interventions that enable a highly performing organisation, and one which will deliver a diverse and inclusive culture. You will lead the design and implementation of the Design, Development and Engagement plans and you will be responsible for planning delivery of future Organisation Design & development, using short, medium and long-term horizon scanning strategies. You will collaborate with key internal stakeholders to identify areas where organisation design and development can add value by offering solutions to strategic goals and improving organisational performance. You will also work with external bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Skills for Health, Department of Health Science Group, NHS Leadership Academy and NHS England.

Main duties of the job

Leading on the organisational design, development and Engagement initiatives at all levels across NHSBT. Using organisational diagnostics and systems thinking approaches to identify and recommend interventions to support performance to deliver outcomes which support the business objectives. Working alongside the Senior Management Teams to understand their KPIs and specific drivers; Communicating confidential and highly sensitive and complex information across the organisation. Leading the development of workforce strategies and policies for directorates to ensure that we have the right people with the right behaviours and attitudes. Working with colleagues to devise and then implement Design, Development and Engagement policies across the organisation. Chairing national meetings and making formal presentations as well as representing the organisation at various external meetings. Providing expert and specialist advice and guidance on Design, Development and Engagement elements of workforce planning including career planning and performance management. Taking national responsibility for ensuring best practice approach for speciality areas covered by Organisational Design and Development. Establishing and maintaining links with the wider NHS and external organisations in order to share best practice. Playing an active role in stimulating and managing change.

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever