[Hiring] Organisational Development Lead @British Safety Council

Role Description

The Organisational Development Lead is responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the Mates in Mind programme, ensuring it remains aligned with best practice in organisational psychology, behavioural science, workplace culture and mental health.

The role will provide expert programme support and consultancy to member organisations, helping them assess their current approach, identify barriers to progress and implement meaningful improvements.

The postholder will use member insight, programme outcomes and emerging research to strengthen the programme offer, develop new resources and interventions, and demonstrate measurable impact across organisations and sectors.

The role will also oversee research activity, both to build Mates in Mind’s internal evidence base and to support contracted research programmes.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development or equivalent professional registration.
• Professional membership of relevant bodies.
• Knowledge of psychological safety frameworks and workplace culture assessment methodologies.
• Skilled and experienced in delivering effective interventions on culture change, behaviour change and workplace mental health.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse information and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of attention to detail.

Requirements

• Developing or delivering organisational development, workplace wellbeing, culture change or behavioural change programmes.
• Experience delivering consultancy, advisory or facilitation services to organisations.
• Conducting organisational reviews, assessments or diagnostics.
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.
• Designing and delivering workshops, learning events or interventions.
• Producing reports, recommendations and insight papers.

Benefits

• Proactively manage your own wellbeing and contribute positively to the wellbeing of colleagues.
• Work in accordance with organisational values, policies and governance requirements.
• Participate in training, development and continuous learning activities.
• Support wider organisational projects and initiatives as required.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with organisational health and safety policies and procedures.

Company Description

The role requires a credible, analytical and collaborative individual who is passionate about improving workplace mental health and organisational culture. The postholder will use evidence-based thinking and practical application to support organisations in making meaningful and measurable improvements.

Key behaviours include:

• Strategic thinking
• Consultancy and facilitation
• Analytical thinking
• Curiosity and continuous learning
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Personal effectiveness
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Leadership
• Enhancing Performance
• Creativity and Change