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Organisational Development Advisor

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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Organisational Development Advisor to support the delivery of strategic people and culture initiatives within a leading Higher Education institution. Working closely with academic and professional services leaders, you will help drive organisational effectiveness, leadership development, employee engagement, and workforce capability projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with schools, faculties, and professional services teams to deliver OD initiatives and people-focused projects.
- Support leadership development, staff engagement, culture change, and wellbeing programmes.
- Design and facilitate workshops, briefings, and learning interventions.
- Provide advice and support to managers on organisational development and workforce planning activities.
- Monitor and evaluate OD programmes, using data and feedback to measure impact and inform improvements.
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About You
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with experience in Organisational Development, Learning & Development, or HR.
- Experience delivering people, culture, leadership, or organisational change initiatives within a complex organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams.
- Higher Education or public sector experience is highly desirable.


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This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a people strategy that supports organisational excellence, staff development, and a positive workplace culture within a dynamic Higher Education environment.
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