# Organisational Development Lead - Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/organisational-development-lead-band-7/dfb1717b-7851-41fb-9055-077f79eac2a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/organisational-development-lead-band-7/dfb1717b-7851-41fb-9055-077f79eac2a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Lincoln County Hospital - **Workplace type:** hybrid - **Profession:** Human resources manager - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time - hybrid working available where appropriate - **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T12:06:08.092Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/United_Lincolnshire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Organisational_Development/Organisational_Development-v8373781 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8373781?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ulh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Deliver key OD Programmes that support the Group in developing a compassionate and inclusive culture, where all staff feel valued, engaged and a sense of belonging. Each programme links to the NHS People Promise’s and the Group’s strategic objectives. Responsible for leading and delivering specific work stream/s; for example: Staff Experience. Staff Engagement. Medical Engagement. Culture and Leadership. Care Group Liaison Generalist and specialist OD Support. Each work stream is intended to have significant positive organisational impact. Additionally, to provide a comprehensive professional, proactive and high-quality support, and internal consultancy service to leaders. The post holder will act as an internal expert consultant providing advice and support to all stakeholders on a wide range of individual and collective OD interventions. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of OD plans to support the delivery of the Group’s strategic plan, aligned to the People Promise. Provide professional advice and expertise to ensure interventions are designed to maximum affect. You will support in the design, planning and delivery of the OD Strategic Plan, with specific focus on our leadership offer. ### Main duties of the job Support Senior leaders to provide a range of innovative and cost-effective interventions to enable the development and support of culture change through behavioural change and performance improvement. This will include leading and delivering against specific specialist and generalist workstreams assigned to the post holder. Support the delivery of the People/Workforce strand of the Group strategic objectives and the development of a compassionate, inclusive culture where staff feel valued, engaged and a sense of belonging. Ensuring the organisation takes positive strides with each People Promise Element. Act as an internal expert consultant providing advice and support to all stakeholders on a wide range of individual and collective OD interventions. Design and carry out engagement interventions across the Group including the proactive management and analysis of the NHS Staff Survey and the mandated Pulse Staff Surveys. Design, plan and deliver a range of training packages for leaders and colleagues, that assist with ongoing people development workstreams including change management, behaviours and performance development and leadership capability amongst others. Provide advice and support for organisational development improvement projects based on national/local best practice, legislation, guidance and recommendations. Lead the design, delivery and implementation of agreed OD projects and interventions on an ongoing basis as and when needed by the organisation. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at LCHG. We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision. Our Group values guide everything we do. They are: - Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for. - Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment. - Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is the process of exploring new ideas, approaches, and technologies to improve care, services, and working practices. It involves creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks in a safe and supportive environment. If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the LCHG team. Please see the attached job description for further detail pertaining to the Organisational Development Lead role. ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas and engage people - Strong interpersonal skills including motivational,negotiating, influencing and relationship building - Good analytical skills able to collect and analyse complex data and produce reports in a variety of formats - Confident in using ICT systems relevant to role, including Management Information Systems and MS Office ### Knowledge **Essential** - Able to implement changes in service provision and contribute ideas and innovative solutions to improve service delivery - The ability to define and use analytics to support decision making - Able to use professional judgement and diplomacy to make outcome focussed decisions - The ability to collaborate and work across Integrated Care Boards - Able to deliver against targets and objectives and give guidance and direction to team members to achieve team goals - Is approachable and confident in coaching internal team members and external stakeholders ### Experience **Essential** - Proven significant practical knowledge and experience in organisational development, change management and programme management at a senior level - Proven practical experience of the design and delivery of OD strategy, initiatives and processes to improve organisation effectiveness - Track record of designing and delivering a broad range of diverse OD interventions at scale - Experience of planning organisation wide OD initiatives, including management and leadership development programmes **Desirable** - Project Management Experience - Understanding of education delivered in a healthcare setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - Highly specialised knowledge in an OD related field to a degree level, or equivalent experience. - Additional HR/OD related qualification to Masters level, or equivalent experience. - Evidence of continuing professional development in specialist areas such as learning and development, leadership, talent, and organisational change **Desirable** - Coaching qualification - Psychometric assessment - Accredited in 360 feedback - PTLLS Qualification ### Personal Requirements **Essential** - Personally, resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment. - Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility - Reliable, adaptable and dependable. - Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Group Values: o Compassionate o Collaborative o Innovative ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Willingness to work flexibly – some evening work may be required - Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults - Contribute to a positive working environment ensuring commitment to equality and diversity - The ability to travel between sites is required ## Documents - [workwell plan (pdf, 10.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3099) - [od lead band 7 (pdf, 267.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701754) - [ulht staff networks (pdf, 13.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2739) - [acceptable use of ai in personal statements (pdf, 95.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2953) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.