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Organisational Design Specialist – 2x 12-Month Fixed Term Contracts (Hybrid, 2/3 Days On-Site in Manchester)
About the Role
We are proud to be a diverse employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Why join MAG? At MAG, we provide the airport facilities and travel services that allow people to connect with the world. As the largest UK-owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers annually across Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports, with 270 global destinations. Our operations bolster regional prosperity and play a vital role in connecting people and communities.
Sustainability is central to our mission, driving initiatives like decarbonisation, skills programmes, and community engagement to protect the environment and foster inclusivity.
We believe that exceptional quality experiences for passengers begin with a fulfilling career for our colleagues. At MAG, we offer:
- 20% Bonus scheme
- 10% company contribution pension
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Company discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Free Virtual GP service (24/7)
- Care Concierge service
The Role
As an Organisational Design Specialist, you will shape how work operates across MAG, designing organisational structures, operating models, and ways of working that align with our strategy and enhance efficiency.
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You will collaborate closely with senior leaders, People Partners, and transformation teams to:
- Diagnose organisational challenges (e.g., decision rights, workflows)
- Develop future-state models, structures, roles, and governance
- Coordinate change programmes and advise leaders on data-driven decisions
- Track impact and outcomes of design changes
Key Responsibilities
- Lead organisation design activity in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Apply data, insights, and benchmarks to address organisational effectiveness
- Partner with senior leaders to shape and streamline operations
- Deliver clear recommendations with evidence-based reasoning
- Build organisational design capability through frameworks and tools
- Contribute to enterprise-wide effectiveness initiatives
Requirements & Success Factors
Must-Have Experience & Skills
- Strong organisation design (OD) or organisational effectiveness experience
- Ability to translate strategy into practical organisational solutions
- Experience applying OD, consulting, or business analysis approaches (diagnosis, design, interventions)
- Experience using data and qualitative insights to inform decision-making
- Strong ability to influence leaders and stakeholders in diverse environments
- Collaboration and adaptability to juggle multiple priorities
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Desirable (But Not Essential)
- Experience supporting large-scale transformations
- Knowledge of workforce analytics or dashboards
- Cross-functional or multi-location operational backing
- Familiarity with OD tools (OrgVue/OrgLab) or programme methodologies
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
MAG is building a diverse team of "Journey Makers" committed to driving excellence. We celebrate every talent and skill set—whether it’s your next professional step or a new direction.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will accommodate applications and interviews through reasonable adjustments if needed.
Our Colleague Communities foster a sense of belonging:
- Women’s Network
- Embrace (Race & Ethnicity)
- Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+)
- Mind Matters (Mental Health)
- PACT (Parents & Carers)
- RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity)
- CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group
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