• Job Description

  Req#: C9298-HMR-0111?language=en&page=701&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a highly skilled and strategic OD professional ready to lead significant cultural and leadership transformation within a leading NHS Trust? Here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, we are committed to exceptional patient care and workforce development. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is seeking an experienced Senior OD Practitioner with proven experience at this level to join our Centre of Excellence on a 24-month fixed-term contract. Your crucial role will ensure our ongoing OD delivery continues seamlessly, enabling one of our current practitioners to be rapidly dedicated to a wider, exciting OD project.

  As a Senior OD Practitioner, you will play a critical, leadership role in shaping and delivering the Trust's Organisational Development support. This isn't just about implementation; it's about leading with clarity, compassion, and a coaching mindset to influence system wide change and foster an environment of psychological safety and inclusive leadership

  This is a truly exceptional opportunity to drive meaningful change and make a difference during a pivotal time of strategic growth.

  Please note interviews will take place w/c 4th August 2025.

  Expected Shortlisting Date

  31/07/2025

  Planned Interview Date

  08/08/2025

  Main duties of the job

  Strategic OD Design & Delivery, diagnosing complex organisational challenges and designing and leading evidence informed OD interventions (e.g., leadership programmes, high impact team development, strategic change management) that drive overarching strategic goals. You will proactively anticipate future organisational challenges and design decisive OD responses, leading and governing portfolios of OD interventions, not just individual projects.

  Measuring Impact & Governance, developing robust and strategic evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and outcomes of OD activities, linking them directly to Trust-wide goals. This includes actively engaging with employee voice, establishing feedback loops, and analysing associated metrics to inform continuous improvement. You will also contribute to stronger governance oversight of OD interventions.

  As an accredited coach, you will lead impactful 1:1 and group coaching sessions, drawing on your keen understanding of human behaviour and psychology. By effectively deploying tools like Insights Discovery, Gest methodology, EQi, Affina OD, and 360 feedback

  Managing and leading a team with clear delegation and performance support. You will also manage OD budgets, contracts, or partnerships, and may supervise a wider team, fostering their development and performance.

  Utilising proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes workplace conflicts effectively.

  About us

  This 24 month fixed-term role provides an opportunity to shape and drive strategic project as part of our innovative Organisational Development and Culture Centre of Excellence. You'll serve as a key leader within a large, committed leadership team, collaborating with other leaders and like-minded colleagues on a diverse portfolio of OD and culture-focused projects. Your work will directly influence colleague development and enhance team effectiveness across the entire Trust.

  If you're a visionary OD professional with a passion for strategic leadership, developing people, and driving organisational excellence at scale, we want to hear from you and find out why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £55,690 to £62,682 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  24 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9298-HMR-0111

  Job locations

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We're looking for someone who consistently works in line with the Leeds Way Values and behaviours, and who brings the following to this senior leadership role:

  Extensive OD Expertise & Strategic Partnership: A deep and extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery, with a proven ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions. You'll approach OD delivery with a strategic, analytical, and solution oriented perspective, acting as a credible strategic partner to senior leaders, often influencing at Board sub committee level. You'll need a deep understanding of national and local NHS strategy, broader leadership frameworks, and other key guidelines (e.g., Our Leadership Way, NHS People Promise, NHS Long Term Plan)

  Subject Matter Expert & Innovator: You're seen as a leading subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms (e.g., systems thinking, change models, psychometrics, positive psychology), bringing innovative approaches to complex challenges.

  Accredited Coach: You hold a recognised accreditation in coaching.

  Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence: Possessing exceptionally high self-awareness and empathy, you consistently foster psychological safety and trust. You have a proven track record at strategically managing conflict, coaching senior staff, and building resilience across all levels.

  Influential Collaborator & System Leader: You'll have a highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups (clinical and non-clinical) You naturally work across boundaries, co-designing solutions and valuing diverse perspectives, demonstrating a strong system leadership mindset. You are recognised for your ability to build credibility and influence at the highest levels. You will work closely and partner with our HR Business Partner (HRBP) colleagues to ensure integrated success.

  Strong Networker & External Ambassador: You possess an established and robust network of external OD suppliers, providers, and national/regional OD contacts, leveraging these for the benefit of the Trust.

  Strategic Improvement Specialist: Extensive experience in leading and driving significant organisational change, building readiness, and adeptly navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, including those with sensitivities.

  Curious & Reflective (Thought Leader): A deep commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, staying keenly aware of cutting edge OD and NHS trends, and actively seeking feedback to continuously develop your approach and inform thought leadership.

  Systems Thinker: An advanced ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes, and able to design interventions at this systemic level.

  Role Model: Embodies compassion, inclusivity, and accountability; a true role model for NHS and Trust leadership values, inspiring others by example.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We're looking for someone who consistently works in line with the Leeds Way Values and behaviours, and who brings the following to this senior leadership role:

  Extensive OD Expertise & Strategic Partnership: A deep and extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery, with a proven ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions. You'll approach OD delivery with a strategic, analytical, and solution oriented perspective, acting as a credible strategic partner to senior leaders, often influencing at Board sub committee level. You'll need a deep understanding of national and local NHS strategy, broader leadership frameworks, and other key guidelines (e.g., Our Leadership Way, NHS People Promise, NHS Long Term Plan)

  Subject Matter Expert & Innovator: You're seen as a leading subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms (e.g., systems thinking, change models, psychometrics, positive psychology), bringing innovative approaches to complex challenges.

  Accredited Coach: You hold a recognised accreditation in coaching.

  Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence: Possessing exceptionally high self-awareness and empathy, you consistently foster psychological safety and trust. You have a proven track record at strategically managing conflict, coaching senior staff, and building resilience across all levels.

  Influential Collaborator & System Leader: You'll have a highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups (clinical and non-clinical) You naturally work across boundaries, co-designing solutions and valuing diverse perspectives, demonstrating a strong system leadership mindset. You are recognised for your ability to build credibility and influence at the highest levels. You will work closely and partner with our HR Business Partner (HRBP) colleagues to ensure integrated success.

  Strong Networker & External Ambassador: You possess an established and robust network of external OD suppliers, providers, and national/regional OD contacts, leveraging these for the benefit of the Trust.

  Strategic Improvement Specialist: Extensive experience in leading and driving significant organisational change, building readiness, and adeptly navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, including those with sensitivities.

  Curious & Reflective (Thought Leader): A deep commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement, staying keenly aware of cutting edge OD and NHS trends, and actively seeking feedback to continuously develop your approach and inform thought leadership.

  Systems Thinker: An advanced ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes, and able to design interventions at this systemic level.

  Role Model: Embodies compassion, inclusivity, and accountability; a true role model for NHS and Trust leadership values, inspiring others by example.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Expert Facilitation, Leading and advising on high impact, complex group discussions, workshops, and team interventions
  • Experience of providing thought leadership within the OD field, actively developing internal OD capability
  • Extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery
  • Highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups

  Desirable

  • Subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms

  Other Criteria

  Essential

  • Specialist training in a range of Organisational Development/Change Management techniques examples could include Psychometric tests (MBTI, Belbin, NLP,)

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning in addition to first Degree.
  • Accredited Coaching Qualification
  • Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)

  Desirable

  • Mediation Qualification

  Skills and Behaviours

  Essential

  • Utilising proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes workplace conflicts effectively
  • Ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence

  Desirable

  • Ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Expert Facilitation, Leading and advising on high impact, complex group discussions, workshops, and team interventions
  • Experience of providing thought leadership within the OD field, actively developing internal OD capability
  • Extensive background in OD strategy, design, and delivery
  • Highly proven ability to influence senior leaders, from Board to Ward, and collaborate effectively across all professional groups

  Desirable

  • Subject matter expert in a range OD methodologies or specialisms

  Other Criteria

  Essential

  • Specialist training in a range of Organisational Development/Change Management techniques examples could include Psychometric tests (MBTI, Belbin, NLP,)

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experiential learning in addition to first Degree.
  • Accredited Coaching Qualification
  • Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)

  Desirable

  • Mediation Qualification

  Skills and Behaviours

  Essential

  • Utilising proven mediation experience to navigate and resolve complex, high-stakes workplace conflicts effectively
  • Ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and lead the implementation of highly effective, Trust-wide solutions
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Skills & High Emotional Intelligence

  Desirable

  • Ability to understand complex systems, mindful of intricate connections between people, processes, and outcomes

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  St. James's University Hospital

  Beckett Street

  Leeds

  LS9 7TF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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