[Hiring] Organisational Development Lead @Alzheimer's Society

Role Description

We are recruiting for an Organisational Development Lead to join on a permanent contract, working full-time, 35 hours per week. This is a home-based role with occasional travel required for in-person meetings.

As Organisational Development Lead, you will provide specialist organisational development (OD) expertise across the Society, helping leaders and People Partners understand complex organisational challenges, diagnose root causes and identify practical, evidence informed responses.

• This is a whole system role, working across organisational boundaries rather than being aligned to one directorate.
• Brings deep technical OD expertise to people issues such as:
  • Organisational design
  • Ways of working
  • Team effectiveness
  • Leadership dynamics
  • Change readiness
  • Organisational culture
• Act as an internal consultant and trusted adviser, providing:
  • Diagnosis
  • Challenge
  • Facilitation
  • Expert recommendations
• Shape thinking, strengthen capability and influence the quality of organisational decision making.
• Provide specialist insight and OD practice that enables better targeting, inclusivity, and sustainability of activities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience applying organisational development (OD) methodologies within a complex organisation.
• Experience of working in partnership with HR, People Partners or business partnering teams.
• Experience in organisational diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Experience developing and implementing organisational strategies, frameworks, and interventions aligned to organisational priorities.
• Experience using OD tools (e.g., McKinsey 7S, Galbraith’s Star Model, Weisbord’s Six-Box).

Requirements

• Advanced understanding and application of change management methodologies and frameworks.
• Good consultancy, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders through evidence, expertise, and professional credibility.

Benefits

• Range of benefits and recognition for employees.
• Options for working agilely to support a strong work-life balance.
• Various learning programmes to support development and career growth.