Organisational Development Consultant

Think Specialist Recruitment

  • London
  • £70,000-81,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Reference: BC4683We’re looking for an Organisational Development Consultant on an initial 3-4 month FTC to join a company closely linked with one of the most prestigious and globally recognised service providers that we are very lucky and proud to have in the UK.This organisation are currently very deep into a transformation phase and looking for an Organisational Development & Design Consultant to come in and work very closely with the full board of directors and senior management to help lead and deliver complex change initiatives that will transform the organisation, rightsizing, improve efficiency and embed the desired culture for the long term.The main goal of this project is to ensure the reshape of the organisation is setting them up to be fit for the future – Streamlined, efficient and aligned with evolving business goals.This organisation operate all across the UK, although their head offices are located close to London and Hertfordshire, as such, this role will be mostly remote based working, although you will need to be able to get into their site conveniently located in Victoria Station in London for meetings and to work with the team heading up this project.We are fully open to consultants that are looking for part time or full-time projects and flexible as to how this would be split.Initially looking at this on a 4-month FTC, but we understand the likelihood is that this could be a much larger and longer project.For this position, the current full-time salary bracket is £70k to £81k dependant on experience (Pro-rata’d if part time and also based on the length of the contract) – The day rate equivalent to the above bracket would be £270 to £311 a day.Please do note before applying – Due to the nature of this business, we are only able to consider those that can join this project as a temporary worker, as such you’d be paid weekly (PAYE) and it would be at a day rate + holiday accrual.What does the day-to-day look like?
  • Lead organisation design and rightsizing projects, including the development of future-state operating models, role structures, spans of control, and layers of accountability.
  • Conduct workforce analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and improved alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Partner with senior leaders to assess and reshape team structures, capabilities, and ways of working.
  • Facilitate top team effectiveness and leadership alignment to support change.
  • Use OD consultancy skills to guide stakeholders through the full change lifecycle—from diagnosis and design to implementation and evaluation.
  • Support the embedding of cultural and behavioural change aligned to new organisational structures.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver OD&D outcomes, ensuring stakeholder engagement and change readiness.
  • Provide strategic guidance within programme frameworks and in line with company objectives.
  • Translate complex organisational challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
What do we need from you?
  • Proven experience in rightsizing, workforce planning, and organisation design within large, complex organisations.
  • Demonstrated success in leading high-profile OD&D interventions, particularly those involving structural change and cost optimisation.
  • Hands-on experience in managing redundancy programmes, including consultation processes, legal compliance, and employee engagement.
  • Strong understanding of systems thinking and how business areas interconnect.
  • Ability to work at pace in ambiguous and politically sensitive environments.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, with the confidence to influence senior leaders and navigate resistance.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • A relevant qualification or certification in Organisational Development, Organisation Design, Change Management, or a related field.
  • Experience in using diagnostic tools, data analysis, and modelling techniques to inform design decisions.
What next?Apply for the role, get in touch with Bobby and we are looking to hold interviews asap and fully open to moving quickly on those wanting to jump straight into a project.Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment.
Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent and temporary recruitment with areas of expertise including; administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.

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