Head of Organisational Development

Cipd Hr30; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Head of Organisational Development to lead the delivery of an innovative strategy that focuses on performance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organisational development and a proven track record of inspiring and delivering impactful change. This pivotal role requires collaboration with senior leaders and a passion for empowering colleagues, ensuring that the values of the council are embedded throughout the organization.

Benefits

Generous Annual Review

Qualifications

• Proven track record in organisational development.
• Experience driving cultural change and building leadership capability.
• Ability to design and deliver impactful OD strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of an innovative OD strategy.
• Work closely with senior leaders to align OD with corporate ambition.
• Champion change and foster collaboration across the council.

Skills

Organisational Development

Leadership Development

Cultural Change

Talent Management

Influence

Job description

- **Head of Organisational Development**# Head of Organisational Development£0.00Sandwell£75,000 - £85,000 + Generous Annual ReviewFull TimeCIPD Member11 January 2026PermanentOrganisational DevelopmentLocal and National GovernmentDirector / Head / VP**Sandwell Council****Head of Organisational Development****£75,000 - £85,000 + Generous Annual Review****Enabling People, Empowering Communities, Enhancing Places**Sandwell’s story is one of potential and striving to realise the ambitions of our borough, our residents and communities. We have been through a period of significant challenge including government intervention, but through determination and our drive for excellence, we look to the future with pride and a sense of purpose. While we have come so far, there is more to do; breaking down silos, embedding our values across the organisation, and ensuring that we continue to transform to deliver the best services for our residents.At Sandwell Council, we are modernising how we work and how we serve our communities, and organisational development is at the heart of this transformation. As Head of Organisational Development, you’ll lead the design and delivery of an innovative OD strategy that goes beyond learning programmes, focusing on creating a culture of performance, customer, accountability and continuous improvement.You will work closely with senior leaders to align organisational development with our corporate ambition to be an outstanding council. This is a pivotal role where you will champion change, foster collaboration and embed outcomes and impact focused approach to working across the council. From leadership development to talent management, you will lead initiatives that empower colleagues and leaders across the organisation, strengthening our council for the future.We are looking for someone with energy and vision, with a proven track record in organisational development. With experience of driving cultural change and building leadership capability, you will bring a track record of delivering OD strategies that make a measurable impact. Local government experience is welcome but not essential, what matters is your ability to inspire, influence and deliver results that make a difference to the people, communities and businesses that call Sandwell home.For further information please click apply, or speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Delicia Coutinho (07741 264 892).Closing date: 19th January, 11:59pm