Organisational Development Adviser
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Description
Job Title: Organisational Development Adviser
Full Time Annual Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (Grade F) (Based on hours and working weeks)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday / All year-round
Additional Information: The role operates on a hybrid basis, combining home working with weekly attendance at our office at Federation House in Kingswood, Bristol every Tuesday, alongside further days if required.
Potential Start Date: 04 May 2026 (Subject to completion of Pre-Employment Checks)
Play a leading role in shaping people strategy, culture, and engagement across a diverse education community
We are looking for an Organisational Development Adviser with the passion and insight to make a meaningful difference to the experience of colleagues across the Cabot Learning Federation. Reporting to the HR Director and working as a key member of our Central HR Team, you will help staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive through high-quality organisational development and people-focused initiatives.
In this role, you will lead strategic projects that strengthen staff engagement, wellbeing, EDI, leadership capability and retention across our academies. Working closely with academy leaders and HR colleagues, you will design and deliver trust-wide initiatives, lead surveys and engagement activity, analyse workforce data, and develop evidence-based action plans. You will also support succession and workforce planning to ensure we have the right skills and capacity for the future.
You will play a vital role in building capability across the federation by creating and delivering training that supports line managers and empowers colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys driving people-centred change, thrives on collaboration and wants to help shape a positive, inclusive and forward-looking organisational culture.
In This Role, You Will
Full Time Annual Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (Grade F) (Based on hours and working weeks)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday / All year-round
Additional Information: The role operates on a hybrid basis, combining home working with weekly attendance at our office at Federation House in Kingswood, Bristol every Tuesday, alongside further days if required.
Potential Start Date: 04 May 2026 (Subject to completion of Pre-Employment Checks)
Play a leading role in shaping people strategy, culture, and engagement across a diverse education community
We are looking for an Organisational Development Adviser with the passion and insight to make a meaningful difference to the experience of colleagues across the Cabot Learning Federation. Reporting to the HR Director and working as a key member of our Central HR Team, you will help staff feel valued, supported and able to thrive through high-quality organisational development and people-focused initiatives.
In this role, you will lead strategic projects that strengthen staff engagement, wellbeing, EDI, leadership capability and retention across our academies. Working closely with academy leaders and HR colleagues, you will design and deliver trust-wide initiatives, lead surveys and engagement activity, analyse workforce data, and develop evidence-based action plans. You will also support succession and workforce planning to ensure we have the right skills and capacity for the future.
You will play a vital role in building capability across the federation by creating and delivering training that supports line managers and empowers colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys driving people-centred change, thrives on collaboration and wants to help shape a positive, inclusive and forward-looking organisational culture.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead and deliver Trust-wide organisational development projects focused on wellbeing, engagement, voice, EDI, leadership capability and retention.
- Design, plan and evaluate OD initiatives with clear objectives, robust project plans, and measurable outcomes.
- Lead Trust-wide surveys and other engagement activity, analysing workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Develop and deliver high-quality training and resources that build line manager confidence and capability.
- Provide targeted OD support to academies, helping them progress their school improvement priorities.
- Contribute to succession planning, workforce planning and the effective use of the apprenticeship levy.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with leaders, HR colleagues, trade unions and external partners to influence positive change.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of audiences, including presenting findings and recommendations.
About You
You will have:
Why work in CLFs Central HR Team?
- Strong knowledge of employment law, HR practice, equality, diversity and inclusion, and organisational development principles.
- Experience designing, delivering and evaluating strategic people projects that drive real organisational improvement.
- Skilled at analysing complex workforce data and translating insight into practical actions and recommendations.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and gain buy-in.
- Confident delivering training, presentations and briefings to stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, with the ability to remain calm when dealing with sensitive or challenging situations.
- Committed to continuous learning, personal development, safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) plus CIPD/OD/project management qualification (or willingness to work towards).
Why work in CLFs Central HR Team?
Role
In this role, youll join a high-performing, forward-thinking team at the centre of people, culture and organisational development across our trust. Youll have the opportunity to:
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but were all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. Were proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What We Can Offer You
In this role, youll join a high-performing, forward-thinking team at the centre of people, culture and organisational development across our trust. Youll have the opportunity to:
- Lead impactful organisational development projects that shape staff experience, culture and engagement across a diverse range of educational settings.
- Influence key areas of our people strategy and contribute to federation-wide initiatives that support wellbeing, EDI, leadership capability and long-term workforce development.
- Collaborate with academy leaders, HR specialists, trade union representatives and external partners to deliver meaningful, evidence-based change.
- Develop your career within a supportive environment that values innovation, inclusion, reflection and continuous improvement.
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but were all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. Were proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What We Can Offer You
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
- Closing Date: 25 March 2026 @11.59pm
- Shortlisting: 25 March 2026
- Interviews: 02 April 2026
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
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