Interim Head of OD and Change - Local Authority

• Rate: £500 per day via umbrella
• Location: Rotherham
• Job Type: Full time hours (3 days in-office)
• Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an Interim Head of OD & Change to support a major organisational development and change agenda at Rotherham Council. This role is crucial for driving cultural and behavioural change, aligning cross-council goals, and delivering key transformation programmes. The successful candidate will combine strategic OD leadership with hands-on programme management, reporting directly to senior sponsors and the board.

• Lead OD and Change Initiatives: Drive large-scale change programmes including strength-based working, customer experience transformation, and integrated place-based workforce models.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that cross-council objectives are aligned and opportunities for collaboration are maximised.
• Programme Leadership: Serve as both Head of OD and Programme Lead, coordinating strategic updates to the board and working with sponsors on high-impact areas such as climate change and business intelligence.
• Culture & Behavioural Change: Embed a values-led approach and use OD tools to shape organisational culture.
• Workforce Development: Oversee apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and succession planning. Support equality, diversity, and inclusion both internally and in community-facing work.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of 4 direct reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across council departments, NHS, and community partners. Support relationship-based leadership and wider leadership events.

• Background: Open to various sectors, including NHS and local government.
• Skills: Strong programme management, stakeholder engagement, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to resolve interpersonal challenges.
• Experience: Exposure to local government and OD/change leadership is ideal. Not necessarily an HR expert, but must understand the human side of change.
• Management: Substantial and successful direct management experience within this specialism, including policy development, corporate/strategic planning, and managing organisational development and/or change.
• Budget Management: Successful budget management experience in a comparable organisation, including evaluating competing budgetary priorities within tight financial limits.
• Knowledge: Understanding of current Local Government democratic processes and the political context.

• Opportunity to lead significant transformation programmes within a major council.
• Engage with high-level stakeholders and make a tangible impact on community services.
• Competitive daily rate and flexible working arrangements.

To apply for this Interim OD & Change Lead position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.