. . . "Document" . "Title"@en . "Sophie Brotherston" . . . . "2023-11-09T00:00:00+00:00"^^ . "Past vacancies at the University of Oxford" . . . . . """Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Organisational Development (OD) Consultant Division University Administration Services Department People & Organisational Development, Human Resources Location Working flexibly with 2 anchor days per week in Central Oxford Grade and salary Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with a discretionary range up to £59,421 per annum Hours Full time or 0.8 FTE or a part time job share Contract type Fixed term to 31 December 2025 Reporting to Lead OD Consultant and Leadership and Organisational Development Hub Lead Vacancy reference 168431 The role As an Organisational Development Consultant, you will deliver consultancy support with other members of the team across the University’s divisions according to agreed priorities. You will be responsible for providing strategic support and advice on people and organisational development matters and contribute to the development and successful implementation of major institutional priorities through programmes and projects, including management and leadership development initiatives. You will be an active and engaged member of the team as well as the wider POD team and HR community. Responsibilities 1. OD consultancy • Provide strategic OD consultancy and guidance to clients across the University. • Understand client challenges and opportunities, design and implement consultancy assignments that take a systemic view to achieving change. • Provide guidance and support for departments and teams to commission OD interventions to effect change. • Contribute to and actively support the development of people related strategy within your client groups as well as at an institutional level. • Provide exemplary customer service demonstrating a positive, can-do approach when interacting with stakeholders. • Manage workload by contracting client work with clear outcomes and success measures agreed. • Seek out and draw on best-practice through engagement within and outside the university. • Draft and compile key reports and documentation to enhance the client experience and increase awareness in POD’s services and impact. 2. Leadership and management development initiatives • Contribute to the design and delivery of a leadership development strategy for the University. • Take a proactive role in understanding and responding to the development needs of the University’s managers and leaders, keeping abreast of best practice and latest research. • Contribute to the design and delivery of interventions to support the development of management and leadership capabilities at an institutional wide level. • Support the collation of activity data against key performance metrics and strong evaluation processes for all interventions. 3. Professional services development initiatives • Contribute to design and delivery of career development strategy for professional services staff. • Take a proactive role in understanding and responding to the development of professional services staff, keeping abreast of best practice and latest research. • Contribute to the design and delivery of interventions to support the development of professional services staff at an institutional wide level (for example the introduction of career pathways in key service areas). • Support the collation of activity data against key performance metrics and strong evaluation processes for all interventions. 4. People Development programmes and resources • Take end to end ownership of a select number of people development programmes that POD delivers to University staff. Continually review, strengthen and enhance the impact of these programmes. • Actively contribute to identifying and responding to changing development needs of staff through extensive stakeholder engagement at all levels of the organisation. • Design and deliver content of impactful initiatives including workshops, seminars, online resources and activities and other interventions. • Source appropriate internal and external contributors to programmes and workshops as agreed in order to achieve the required standard of delivery. • Work collaboratively with the POD team and HR professionals across the University to draw on expertise, build engagement and work creatively to deliver optimal solutions. • Engage with external organisations for idea sharing. Promote opportunities and achievements at relevant events. 2 5. Wider responsibilities within the Leadership and OD team and wider POD teams • Deputise for the Lead OD consultant as required, attending any meetings or contributing to any aspect of work as required. • Support the establishment of new systems and ways of working across the wider POD team • Be an active, engaged, and supportive member and representative of the HR function within and beyond the University. • Be proactive in keeping up to date with the University’s EDI priorities and in realising those throughout POD’s work. • Support and develop best practice networks and communities of practice • Draft and support the development of funding bids and business cases to secure funding for new initiatives. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria 1. Organisation Development knowledge and experience, including implementing the full cycle of consultancy from contracting diagnostic, design, delivery and evaluation. 2. Experience in designing, delivering and evaluating learning interventions, including in the fields of management and leadership development, and ability to take a research-based approach. 3. Excellent facilitation skills, including group facilitation, delivering impactful training on complex topics to senior teams and large groups and advising on people development issues. 4. Self and interpersonal awareness, and communication skills, including the ability to present, explain, motivate, engage, influence, persuade and challenge at all levels. Able to manage highly complex or difficult conversations and convey sensitive messages to individuals or large groups. 5. Ability to write board level reports and compelling business cases, evaluate and report to senior stakeholders on priorities and impact. 6. Ability to identify strategic long-term objectives within a complex environment where conflicting priorities for budget and resources are a continuous pressure. 7. Ability to translate and embed EDI priorities into OD interventions and commitment to continuously developing their OD practice. 8. Ability to work autonomously in a complex environment where standards of written work are high and where a consultative approach to work is valued. Desirable selection criteria 1. Post graduate qualification in OD/Psychology/HR Management or Business 2. CIPD or other relevant professional body 3. Specialist OD knowledge and experience in large and complex organisations. 4. Coaching experience/qualification and experience in managing an internal coaching network / community of practice or experience of forming and supporting leadership and/or management communities. Key experiences • • Being a proactive, supportive and effective member of a team Managing and influencing stakeholder requirements and needs 3 • • • • Designing and delivering intentional and impactful institution wide interventions with measurable outcomes Providing organisational development consultancy to varied groups and in a range of environments Developing and implementing strategic priorities Changing and improving services Key behaviours • • • • • • • • Ethical practice Professional courage and influence Valuing people Working inclusively Commercial drive Passion for learning Insights focused Situational decision-making Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Human Resources The University Human Resources team supports Council's Personnel Committee in the strategic development, implementation, and review of comprehensive policies and practices on the employment of all University staff, and contributes to the work of other relevant committees in this general area. Human Resources operates within several teams: In summary: 4 • • • • • • • • Operational teams of HR Business Partners (HRBPs), each headed by a Human Resources Team Leader, are aligned with each of the four academic divisions plus GLAM and UAS. HRBPs provide advice to heads of department, chairs of faculty boards, and departmental administrators/HAFs, in the context of an overall devolved approach to employment within the University The HR Systems team has teams dedicated to supporting PeopleXD (our HR Information System) and analysing and reporting HR data (HR Analytics) The Recruitment team focuses on our recruitment processes including recruitment of senior academic appointments, and our in-house Temporary Staffing Service The Staff Immigration Team provide support and guidance on immigration issues (Right to Work, visas, etc) People and Organisational Development deliver effective development and training across the University The HR Policy Team develops policies and procedures for use by the devolved departmental HR teams following consultation across the University and with trade unions The Reward team manage policies and procedures in the areas of pay, job evaluation, and reward and recognition The Equality and Diversity Unit works to deliver the University’s equality objectives and promotes equality across all groups Three other units - Childcare Services, the Occupational Health Service, and the University Safety Office - also report to the Director of Human Resources. University Administration and Services (UAS) The central administrative sections of the University are collectively called University Administration and Services (UAS). UAS comprises structures to: Support the University’s core academic purposes of teaching, learning and research Ensure the University can meet the requirements of government, funding bodies and other external agencies Facilitate the attainment of the objectives set out in the University’s Strategic Plan. UAS comprises University-wide functions, encompassing the key areas of academic administration, research services, finance, personnel, estates, IT services and external affairs as well as several other functions. Further information about the work of each section, together with contact details and the profiles of the head of each section, can be found on the UAS sections page. 5 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 6 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 7 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. Oxford Research Staff Society (OxRSS) A society run by and for Oxford University research staff. It offers researchers a range of social and professional networking opportunities. Membership is free, and all researchers employed by Oxford University are welcome to join. Subscribe at researchstaff-subscribe@maillist.ox.ac.uk to join the mailing list to find out about upcoming events and other information for researchers, or contact the committee on committee@oxrss.ox.ac.uk. For more information, see www.ox.ac.uk/oxrss, Twitter @ResStaffOxford, and Facebook www.facebook.com/oxrss. 8 """^^ . . "application/rdf+xml" . 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Location: Oxford city centre office with a flexible approach to remote working

Grade 7: £36,024 - £48,350 pro rata

Role: Part time Organisational Development Advisor role available to support the Leadership and Organisational Development team in POD (People and Organisational Development).

 

About the Role

 

A fantastic opportunity to be part of a high impact organisational development team, serving the needs of the whole University. The role will provide support to our Organisational Development Consultants, as well as helping to steer a portfolio of learning interventions and change projects. 

 

You will provide support for all aspects of the Organisational Development Consultants work whether that is scoping, planning, contracting, and delivering client consultancy assignments or designing and delivering change projects or programmes.  

 

You will play a critical support role in the successful delivery of major institution wide initiatives and be a highly valued and active member of the wider POD team.  

 

About You

 

You will be a motivated, creative problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively and getting things done. You will be passionate about learning and learning solutions that make a measurable difference.

 

You will be a good listener and enjoy forming relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will be able to work in complex environments and understand the challenges and opportunities facing staff in higher education.

 

 

More information

 

Please contact the Leadership and Organisational Development Lead Consultant, Sophie Brotherston (Sophie.brotherston@admin.ac.uk) for an informal chat about the role.
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