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Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Organisational Development Consultant
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking two experienced Organisational Development Consultants to support the delivery of the Trust's Strategic People Plan and drive sustainable organisational change. Working closely with the Chief People Officer, Director of Education and Workforce Leadership team, the postholder will lead and deliver Trust-wide OD initiatives that strengthen leadership capability, improve organisational culture, and support effective organisational redesign.
The role provides expert advice and hands-on delivery across a range of complex change programmes, ensuring that people impacts are fully considered and embedded. You will work in partnership with senior leaders, HR colleagues, staff networks and trade union representatives to develop inclusive, consistent and values-led people practices that support high-quality patient care.
This is a key strategic role requiring strong consulting skills, experience of leading change in complex healthcare environments, and the ability to influence at senior level while delivering practical, measurable outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Lead and deliver a portfolio of organisational development and change initiatives aligned to the Trust's Strategic People Plan and wider NHS priorities.
Provide expert OD advice and consultancy to senior leaders on culture change, organisational redesign, performance management and leadership development.
Manage and support complex change programmes, ensuring the people impact of change is fully considered, communicated and embedded.
Design and facilitate OD interventions, workshops and events that build leadership capability and support inclusive, values-led ways of working.
Use workforce data, staff engagement insights and recognised OD tools to diagnose organisational issues and inform evidence-based solutions.
Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners, Education team and Communications colleagues to ensure joined-up delivery of people and change initiatives.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff networks, trade unions and ICS partners.
Commission and manage external suppliers where required, ensuring value for money and compliance with financial and governance requirements.
Evaluate the impact of OD interventions, measuring outcomes and return on investment to inform future workforce and organisational development priorities.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,653 to £77,094 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7713086-CORP-A
Job locations
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Organisational Development Consultant will support Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to improve organisational culture and the experience of our workforce, in line with our values ofTreat People Well, Involve Not Ignore, and Open, Inclusive and Accountable. The role will lead and deliver Trust-wide organisational development initiatives that promote inclusive culture, effective organisational redesign and sustainable workforce practices.
Working closely with the Chief People Officer, Director of Education and Workforce colleagues, the postholder will provide expert organisational development advice to clinical and operational leaders, supporting the delivery of the Strategic People Plan and NHS workforce priorities. The role will ensure the people impact of change is effectively managed and embedded, using workforce insight and staff engagement data to inform evidence-based interventions, and working in partnership with staff networks and trade union colleagues to support positive and respectful workplaces across SABP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Organisational Development Consultant will support Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to improve organisational culture and the experience of our workforce, in line with our values ofTreat People Well, Involve Not Ignore, and Open, Inclusive and Accountable. The role will lead and deliver Trust-wide organisational development initiatives that promote inclusive culture, effective organisational redesign and sustainable workforce practices.
Working closely with the Chief People Officer, Director of Education and Workforce colleagues, the postholder will provide expert organisational development advice to clinical and operational leaders, supporting the delivery of the Strategic People Plan and NHS workforce priorities. The role will ensure the people impact of change is effectively managed and embedded, using workforce insight and staff engagement data to inform evidence-based interventions, and working in partnership with staff networks and trade union colleagues to support positive and respectful workplaces across SABP.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Chartered CIPD member or professional qualification in Organisational Development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent experience working in a senior Organisational Development role within a complex organisation.
- Proven experience of leading and delivering organisational change and culture transformation initiatives
- Experience of organisational redesign and supporting managers through change.
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Strong knowledge of organisational development and change management theory and practice.
- Ability to diagnose organisational issues using data, insight and recognised OD tools.
- Excellent consulting, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and embedding values-led practice.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Chartered CIPD member or professional qualification in Organisational Development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent experience working in a senior Organisational Development role within a complex organisation.
- Proven experience of leading and delivering organisational change and culture transformation initiatives
- Experience of organisational redesign and supporting managers through change.
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Strong knowledge of organisational development and change management theory and practice.
- Ability to diagnose organisational issues using data, insight and recognised OD tools.
- Excellent consulting, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and embedding values-led practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Director of Education
Mette Laszkiewicz
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,653 to £77,094 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7713086-CORP-A
Job locations
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
18 Mole Business Park
Leatherhead
KT22 7AD
United Kingdom
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