Organisation Design Lead

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of work? Hays are working with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to recruit a dynamic and strategic leader to drive their organisational effectiveness agenda. As an interim Strategic Lead for Organisational Design, Change & Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how WMCA works, leads, and grows. Reporting directly to the Chief People & Culture Officer, you will lead a high-performing team across organisational development, workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership development, and change management. This is a rare opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a major public body and deliver a real impact across the West Midlands.

This role is paying up to £600 per day (inside IR35), and hybrid working is on offer.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Provide strategic leadership across organisational design, change, and transformation functions.
• Shape and deliver workforce planning, talent, and leadership strategies aligned with WMCA's long-term goals.
• Lead cross-cutting transformation programmes that enhance organisational capability and culture.
• Act as a senior advisor to the Executive Board and represent WMCA with key external stakeholders.
• Champion inclusive leadership, employee engagement, and a values-driven culture.
• Oversee strategic budgets, ensuring value for money and measurable outcomes.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven Director-level experience in organisational development, change, or people transformation.
• A track record of leading complex, cross-functional change programmes.
• Strong strategic thinking, influencing, and communication skills.
• Expertise in organisational design, leadership development, and inclusive culture.
• Experience working in a politically aware and unionised public service environment.
• Fellow CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior qualification (or demonstrable equivalent experience).

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