Head of Organisational Effectiveness
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£52,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1136 (66% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,900, and HEATHROW AIRPORT HOLDINGS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts) or SOC 3571 (Human resources and industrial relations officers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1136 Human resource managers and directors Most likely code | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Play a pivotal role in shaping how Heathrow is organised to deliver its strategic ambitions today and in the future. As Head of Organisation Effectiveness, you will lead the development of organisational structures, governance and workforce strategies that enable the business to perform at its best.
Working across the business, you will drive organisation design, organisation effectiveness, strategic workforce planning, establishment management and workforce governance, ensuring our people, capabilities and investments are aligned to business priorities. Using data, insight and external best practice, you will identify opportunities to simplify the organisation, strengthen decision-making and enhance organisational health.
You will also build and embed the frameworks, standards and governance that support effective organisation and workforce decisions, partnering closely with senior leaders and People Business Partners to ensure sustainable, well-governed outcomes that deliver long-term value for Heathrow.
- Lead enterprise-wide organisation design governance and operating model principles ensuring structures, accountabilities and workforce design enable Heathrow's strategic objectives and long-term success.
- Drive organisation effectiveness and organisational health, using data, insight and diagnostics to simplify ways of working, strengthen decision-making and improve business performance.
- Lead Heathrow's strategic workforce planning capability, upskilling the business partner team to determine future workforce, skills and capability requirements and translating insight into actionable workforce strategies.
- Own workforce governance and establishment management, providing oversight of headcount, workforce investment and organisational change to ensure alignment with business priorities and approved plans.
- Develop and embed frameworks, standards and governance, enabling leaders and People Business Partners to make effective, evidence-based and sustainable organisation and workforce decisions.
- Strong background in organisation design, effectiveness, or transformation within complex environments.
- Ability to translate strategic goals into practical frameworks that drive measurable outcomes.
- Experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver change.
- Skilled in using data and insight to inform decisions and evaluate impact.
- Clear communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Constructive and flexible approach to problem-solving and delivery.
Ideally, you'll also have:
- Experience in large-scale transformation or cultural change programmes.
- Knowledge of contemporary approaches to leadership and team development.
- Professional qualification in CIPD, Organisation Design, Organisation Development, Change Management, Strategic Workforce Planning or a related discipline.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resource managers and directors (SOC 1136) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~170k in sample- Middle half £44,564–77,220
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £52,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £37,100–47,600
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. HEATHROW AIRPORT HOLDINGS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1136 going rate of £52,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.