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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Organisational Development Manager - **Company:** i Jobs - **Location:** Bexleyheath, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £57,325.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, HR Software - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f9d9ba8e8d38a18f ## About the Role * Degree or equivalent experience in HR, Organisational Development, Business, Psychology, or similar field * Experience working in HR or OD roles, supporting change or transformation projects * Experience delivering organisational change, culture change, or improvement programmes * Understanding of project or programme management methods * Experience working with senior managers and a range of stakeholders * Ability to design and deliver workshops, training, or development sessions * Experience using data, feedback, or reports to support decision-making * Strong communication skills, including writing reports and presenting information clearly * Good organisation skills and ability to manage several tasks at once * Ability to work in a changing or complex environment * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office * Experience managing or supporting a team (desirable) * Understanding of local government or politically sensitive environments (desirable) * Ability to lead, influence, and support others through change, * Do you have a degree or equivalent experience in HR, Organisational Development, Business, Psychology, or similar field? Experience: * organisational development (OD) : 2 years (required) * HR or OD roles, supporting change or transformation projects : 2 years (required) ## Description * Lead and deliver organisational development (OD) programmes that support the Council's transformation strategy and people priorities * Help implement key changes, including new organisational values, operating model, accountability approach, and performance management framework * Develop and embed a modern performance management system based on clear goals, regular conversations, and accountability * Design and deliver change and development activities that support culture change, leadership growth, and workforce skills * Support the rollout of new organisational values and ensure they are understood and used in everyday work * Work with senior leaders, HR, communications, and other teams to support engagement, learning, and change activities * Set up and maintain governance, reporting, and success measures to track progress of OD programmes * Use workforce data, staff feedback, and performance information to support decisions and improvements * Run workshops, meetings, and development sessions to support change across the organisation * Help embed a culture of accountability across teams and services * Work with HR systems teams to make sure processes and systems support performance and OD work * Provide advice and support to improve leadership, culture, and ways of working across the Council * Review and improve structures, processes, and working practices to make services more efficient * Support the use of digital tools and modern working methods to improve service delivery * Manage, support, and develop the OD team to ensure good performance and delivery * Prioritise work and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [The HR Revolution: Breaking Free from Policies to People Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1776-the-hr-revolution-breaking-free-from-policies-to-people-experience) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Get Your Stack Together: Building the Right Recruiting Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1295-get-your-stack-together-building-the-right-recruiting-tech) - [Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1321-beyond-the-9-5-designing-work-around-humans) ## Related Articles - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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