OD People and Culture Specialist

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

7/21/2025

At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we’re all about improving outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services. We produce evidence-based guidance, develop quality standards, and provide a range of information services.

Are you passionate about organisational development, culture change, and creating workplaces where people can thrive? Do you believe in the power of values-led leadership, restorative practice, and inclusive transformation? If so, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you!

As our OD People and Culture Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of shaping a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture at NICE. Reporting into the People Relations and Culture Team Lead, you’ll work across the People Services team and wider organisation to deliver impactful OD interventions that support our People Strategy, transformation agenda, and new ways of working.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor and facilitator—designing and delivering OD projects, supporting leadership development, and embedding our values and behaviours into everyday practice. From team development and coaching to culture diagnostics and EDI strategy, your work will directly influence the colleague experience and help NICE continue to be a brilliant place to work.

In this varied and impactful role, you’ll contribute to shaping a positive people experience across NICE by delivering expert OD support and driving forward our cultural and organisational goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting OD interventions that enable culture change, collaboration, and high-quality outcomes.
• Providing expert advice and facilitation to senior leaders, managers, and teams.
• Designing and delivering a range of OD activities including team development, coaching, and large-scale group work.
• Supporting the implementation of NICE’s values, behaviour framework, and restorative just learning culture.
• Collaborating across the People Services team to embed inclusive, high-performing practices.
• Using data and diagnostics to evaluate OD impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Acting as a cultural ambassador, championing psychological safety, EDI, and employee engagement.
  
  

As part of the People team and wider Facilities, Improvement & People Directorate, we’ve achieved:

Elevated Engagement: We’ve become one of the top-performing teams in the organisation.

Driven Real Change: We’re embedding a Restorative, Just, and Learning Culture that’s transforming our workplace.

Strengthened Union Partnerships: We’ve built a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.

Championed Inclusivity: Our commitment to diversity and representation is making a real difference.

Join Our Team – What We Can Offer You

Supportive Team Culture: We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication.

Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment: Work from home and our modern offices in Manchester or Stratford.

Professional Growth: Access to tailored learning and development opportunities.

Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.

Our Benefits Include

• Generous NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options including remote and compressed hours
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 27 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Inclusive staff networks (e.g. Race Equality, Disability Advocacy)
  
  

If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d thrive in—apply today!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jools Steadman Job title: Head of Employee Relations Email address: [email protected]