Organisational Development Advisor
- University of Staffordshire
- Hybrid (University of Staffordshire, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, UK)
- 21/10/2026
Job Description
The role
Are you passionate about shaping organisational culture, developing talent and leadership, and driving meaningful change in an ambitious and inclusive workplace? Do you thrive in a collaborative, digitally enabled environment where innovation and people are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Organisational Development Advisor to join our HR & OD team. This is an exciting role and is key in supporting our transformation agenda and delivering strategic initiatives that build workforce capability, leadership strength, and a thriving, inclusive organisational culture.
What you’ll do
You’ll work across the full OD cycle—diagnosing needs, designing and delivering impactful interventions, and evaluating outcomes. From leading cultural change programmes and supporting leadership development to maximising our digital learning platforms and embedding our values and behaviours, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how our people grow and succeed.
What you’ll bring
We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. You’ll bring a blend of expertise, curiosity, and a genuine passion for people development. You’ll have a degree or equivalent experience, ideally with CIPD membership, and a solid background in learning and development. You’ll be confident designing inclusive and impactful initiatives, with a strong grasp of organisational development theories and tools. Experience working within digital learning environments and a good understanding of apprenticeship standards will be key. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, credible, and digitally confident—ready to drive change and make a real difference across our diverse university community.
What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)
£33,951 to £38,784 Per Annum
What you'll receive in return (Benefits)
We offer a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, 32 days annual leave per year, membership of a defined contribution pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution), enhanced family leave pay and access to a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership, remote GP access and free physiotherapy, to name just a few.
Further details of our benefits can be found on our website here: Our Rewards and Benefits - Jobs at University of Staffordshire
At University of Staffordshire, we’re on an exciting journey of transformation. We value diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our organisation—developing people, embedding values and enabling innovation.
For an informal discussion about the role, contact recruitment@staffs.ac.uk
CIPD Requirement
Email Contact for candidates
Closing Date
One of the country’s top universities for equipping students with the skills they’ll need for future success, University of Staffordshire is also a great place to work.
In fact, with more than 1500 talented people on our team – and an annual turnover in excess of £120m – we’re one of the county’s biggest employers.
Big, however, doesn’t make us faceless or impersonal. Far from it.
We’re passionate about team working. We care about our people. We reward hard work. We help every member of our team to achieve his or her best. We also celebrate diversity and individual success. And, although our history dates back over 100 years, you’ll find that we are progressive and forward thinking.