Job Title: Organisation Development Manager, EUROPE
Primary purpose of the role
The Organisation Development (OD) Manager primary mission is to drive leadership
development and quality performance management across the European Region. They
will work closely with our Global OD team to co-design our Leadership Development &
Performance Management strategy and solutions. As a key member of a lean, highly
matrixed International OD & Engagement team, this position will be responsible for the
development and implementation of innovative, strategic development programmes that
achieve the organisation’s growing people needs.
They will work closely with the Learning and Development & Engagement and
Communication Consultants in the team to create holistic and impactful OD programmes
that are delivered with the business. This will include, but not exclusively…
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Co-develop and implement Leadership development strategies and tools
Performance Management programme to drive ‘Big Conversations’
Organisation capability and change management programmes
Succession planning tools and implementation
Assessment tool strategy and implementation
Additionally, the OD Manager will need to provide internal management consultancy,
primarily to senior leaders and local HR Managers in Organisation Design, Change
Management, and Leadership Development.
They will need to be able to lead and support on key change programmes throughout
International, ensuring the change is communicated effectively, appropriate training is
put in place and the cultural impact is thought-through and managed effectively.
Key Accountabilities
 Co-develop the global development and performance management tools and facilitate
their use and adoption in the International Region.
 Work with our leadership team and HR Managers/Directors to identify and develop
talent in the International region.
 Identify the leadership development needs in the International region and
create/design/facilitate a programme including development and communication
needs to build skills and knowledge for the future
 Define and implement the International Regions assessment strategy and tools. Work
with the HR team and the business leaders to identify needs and implement solutions
that use assessment tools to develop and recruit high performing teams.
 Create and implement strong change communications and training programmes to
support business needs and ensure change is quickly adopted.
 Define and implement tools that enable us to successfully plan and build future
successors for our key leadership roles in the International region.
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Knowledge/Skills/Experience
(What qualifications or experience is needed to do the job)
Qualifications:
 Graduate calibre
 Relevant professional qualifications
Skills (including languages):
 Strong planning and organisational skills
 Experience of working virtually and in a matrix
organisation
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Results-orientated, able to execute and get things done to
high quality
 Innovative, forward-thinking with demonstrated ability to
develop strategic plans
 Ability to work independently across different cultures
Essential
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IT literate with knowledge and experience of using all
Windows based packages.
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Creative ideas and thoughts to deliver results
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Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively
with all levels of leadership in a matrix organisation
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Strong influencing skills and experience of delivering
through others
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Detail-oriented with strong commitment
accuracy, and continuous improvement
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Commercial and pragmatic approach
execution of projects and activity
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Experience
 5+ years demonstrated leadership development and
succession planning experience
 Experience of working and delivering change management
solutions for businesses.
 Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems, make
recommendations that effectively resolve problems, and
objectively coach employees and management through
complex and emotional issues
 Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
 Experience of working in a European role, working virtually
and within a matrix organisation
Mobility Requirements:
Job Location
National Travel
 UK - London
 20%
Manager : Organisation Development and Engagement
Director; Manager of Manager HR SVP International
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Desirable
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International Travel
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