Organisational Development (OD) Business Partner

The Organisational Development Business Partner will lead and deliver strategic organisational development initiatives that foster a compassionate, inclusive and high-performing culture aligned with the hospice’s strategy and values.  The role will support leadership development, workforce engagement, change management, inclusion and belonging and continuous improvement across the Hospice. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we embark on a new 5-year strategy and a fresh OD programme.

The Role: 
Responsibilities: 
• Support with the development and implementation of the hospice’s organisational 
development strategy in alignment with its strategic goals 
• Design and deliver programmes that enhance employee engagement, performance, wellbeing 
and retention 
• Facilitate values-based culture development and embed compassionate leadership practices 
October 2026 
• Lead on the Have Your Say survey, working collaboratively with managers to deliver an action 
plan and sustainable change 
• Support the design and delivery of leadership and management development programmes 
• Support career development pathways and succession planning 
• Promote a learning culture through coaching, mentoring and reflective practice 
• Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring managers are enabled to support our people 
through transitions 
• Apply OD methodologies to support service redesign, team development and process 
improvement 
• Collaborate with People Services and across other departments to ensure alignment of people 
strategies 
• Lead initiatives that support the Hospice’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
• Champion inclusive practices and psychological safety across all levels of the organisation 

Experience: 
• Proven experience in organisational development, ideally within healthcare, charity or public 
sector 
• Strong understanding of change management, culture, inclusion and belonging, leadership 
development and employee engagement 
• Excellent facilitation, coaching and influencing skills 
• Commitment to Our Values of compassion, ambition, respect and excellence 
• CIPD or equivalent qualification in OD, HR or related field (desirable) 
• Knowledge of psychologically safe workplace practices (desirable) 

Special conditions of appointment to this role: 
• Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and right to work in the UK 
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£43,698 per year pro rata (£34,400 per year actual)

We offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, free parking close by, EAP, access to NHS pension scheme if eligible, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more!