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Are you an interim Head of Learning & Organisation Development professional with experience managing a team? Would you like to work for an interesting marine-focused government organisation over the next 6 months?

The organisation provides data, information, and expert marine advice to the UK government to ensure our oceans thrive in a changing world. Through analysis and data from seabed to surface, they help partners around the world make the best use of our marine environment.

The organisation is located in the south-west of England, where the Head of Learning & Organisation Development will lead a small but high-performing team. This 6-month role offers the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. The role is hybrid and pays up to £470-£500 per day umbrella.

My client seeks a strategic leader to drive culture change and organisational development. You will shape leadership, learning, and talent strategies to embed their vision, support transformation, and future-proof their workforce.

The key responsibilities of this 6-month role include:

1. Strategic Culture Leadership - Proven ability to lead large-scale cultural change aligned with organisational vision and values.
2. Organisational Development Expertise - Strong track record in delivering OD interventions that drive engagement, performance, and transformation.
3. Leadership & Management Development - Skilled in designing and delivering leadership development frameworks across all levels.
4. Talent Strategy & Succession Planning - Experience in developing and embedding talent pipelines supporting diversity, inclusion, and future workforce needs.
5. Learning & Development Innovation - Ability to shape, evaluate, and evolve L&D offerings, leveraging digital tools and modern practices.
6. Collaborative Leadership - Adept at influencing and working with executive teams, senior leaders, and stakeholders to achieve strategic goals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Learning and Organisation Development professional capable of managing a varied workload. Experience in culture change projects and stakeholder influence is essential. Civil service experience would be highly beneficial, as the candidate must be able to start promptly. The role requires regular commuting to their HQ near Taunton, so candidates should be comfortable with this.

For more information on this unique role, please get in touch.