Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key relationship with the rest of the Associate Director of Education Learning and Cultures portfolio.

Collate, analyse, and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data, triangulating survey data with key performance and HR metrics. Provide expert recommendations—both verbally and through written reports—on appropriate OD solutions and interventions, handling and communicating sensitive and/or contentious information as necessary.

Monitor and support the implementation of agreed OD projects and interventions, ensuring timely delivery in accordance with expected timescales and key performance indicators (KPIs). Adapt plans and re-prioritise work as required to achieve these objectives.

Engage with Leadership, OD, and non-OD colleagues within the Integrated Care System (One Gloucestershire) and external organisations, including OD providers, the Do OD Network, Health Education England, and the NHS Leadership Academy.

Leadership and Talent Development

Leadership and Manager Development initiatives fall under the direction of the Head of People Development and Lead for People Development. The Head of Cultural and Organisational Development collaborates with the Head of People Development to ensure the OD Practitioner effectively supports the Leadership Development team as needed.

For accredited leadership programmes, fulfil all requirements related to candidate selection, programme delivery, assessment, verification, and record-keeping.

Establish and maintain successful working relationships with external providers such as ILM, EMCC, universities, apprenticeship providers, and the NHS Leadership Academy.

Partner with leaders and divisions to embed talent development into the organisational culture.

Provide coaching to Trust leaders (training will be provided if not already a certified coach).

Staff Engagement

Design, facilitate, monitor, and evaluate engagement and involvement events with multi-disciplinary colleagues across the Trust.

Support the Staff Experience and Culture Manager in preparing, promoting, and analysing the results of the annual NHS staff survey.

Collaborate with divisional colleagues to identify, design, implement, monitor, and evaluate initiatives that improve staff engagement and experience, leveraging data from the annual NHS staff survey and other pulse surveys.

Physical, Mental, and Emotional Effort

Workload Management: Manage and prioritise a diverse portfolio of OD, leadership/talent development, staff engagement, and project-based responsibilities to meet deadlines and objectives.
Physical Effort: The role involves a mix of desk-based work, meetings, and classroom/training delivery, requiring prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and presenting. Additionally, the role may involve transporting training materials and setting up training venues, including moving tables and chairs.
Mental Effort: Requires prolonged periods of concentration, data analysis, and report writing within defined time constraints.
Emotional Effort: Exposure to potentially distressing information and challenging situations while coaching individuals or facilitating group discussions.

Key Relationships

Director for People & OD
Deputy Director for People & OD
Associate Director for Education Learning and Culture
Head of People Development
Lead for People Development
OD manager
Divisional Directors
General Managers, Matrons, and Specialty Directors
Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS) Leadership and Management Teams
Communications Team
One Gloucestershire ICS Colleagues
External Providers and Accreditation Bodies

Other Job Requirements

Adhere to all Trust and departmental policies, including compliance with health and safety regulations, risk management, data protection, and safeguarding policies.
Maintain a professional appearance and uphold the Trust’s values and reputation.
Actively participate in the Trust’s appraisal and development process.
Complete all mandatory training as required.