The Role
Senior Organisational Development Advisor within Specialist Children’s Services, supporting Community Paediatrics, CAMHS and Acute Paediatrics. The role is responsible for shaping and delivering innovative organisational development initiatives that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. Working alongside senior leaders, you will influence culture, leadership and service transformation across the system.
Duration, Location and Working Pattern
Fixed Term – 23 months, Full Time.
Base Location: Templeton Business Centre.
Shift Pattern: 9 am to 5 pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement directorate and service level organisational development plans aligned to strategic priorities.
- Design and deliver leadership development initiatives to build capability, capacity and culture across teams.
- Lead and support change management, service redesign and workforce transformation programmes.
- Act as a coach and mentor to leaders and managers, supporting performance and professional development.
- Facilitate team development, collaboration and multi‑agency working across complex service areas.
- Analyse organisational needs and design tailored OD interventions to improve service effectiveness.
- Work in partnership with HR, senior management and external stakeholders to deliver workforce and service improvements.
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience
- Degree‑level qualification in Organisational Development, HRD or equivalent such as CIPD.
- Significant senior experience within an OD or HRD role with a strong track record of delivery.
- Extensive knowledge of organisational development tools, methodologies and leadership frameworks.
- Proven experience in leading complex change programmes and service improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience of working collaboratively across multi‑agency or multidisciplinary environments.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
What We Offer
- Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
Work‑Life Balance and Flexible Working
NHSGGC recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are a Forces Friendly Employer and welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community.
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