Head of Organisational Development and Design

Reporting to: Chief People Officer

Contract: Permanent

Bon Secours Health System is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Organisational Development & Design to lead the development of organisational culture capability and effectiveness across the organisation.

This key leadership role will shape organisational structures systems leadership capability and ways of working that enable high performance and support the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Working closely with the Chief People Officer and senior leaders the successful candidate will drive organisation-wide organisational development and design initiatives embed the People Strategy and ensure people practices support a cohesive high-performing and future-ready organisation.

• Support the design development and implementation of the People Strategy aligned to organisational goals and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer and senior leaders on organisational effectiveness workforce planning and change.
• Lead organisation design initiatives including structural reviews role clarity spans and layers analysis and operating model development.
• Ensure organisation design principles are embedded in workforce and business planning

• Lead organisational change and development programmes ensuring effective change management stakeholder engagement and readiness planning.
• Build internal change capability through coaching tools frameworks and governance processes.
• Lead the embedding of cross-border ways of working ensuring collaboration and cultural alignment across Ireland the US and the Philippines.
• Use organisational diagnostics people analytics and performance data to inform decisions and measure impact.
• Support the development of organisational performance measures aligned to strategic KPIs.

• Drive culture-shaping initiatives that strengthen leadership capability employee engagement and organisational values.
• Develop leadership and succession frameworks that support organisational resilience and future talent pipelines.
• Lead leadership management and workforce development programmes that build organisational capability.
• Champion wellbeing inclusion and engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience.

• Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to strengthen employer brand and recognition initiatives.
• Support the development of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and explore innovative approaches to improve employee experience retention and organisational reputation.

• Ensure OD and organisation design activities align with organisational policies employment legislation and best practice.
• Monitor organisational effectiveness through data employee feedback and performance metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational capability and effectiveness.

• Build effective relationships with senior leaders managers employees and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and engagement activities to support organisational change and development.
• Communicate organisational development priorities progress and outcomes to key stakeholders.

• Degree in Human Resources Organisational Development Organisational Psychology Business or a related discipline.

• Postgraduate qualification in Organisational Development Organisation Design Change Management Leadership Development or a related field.
• CIPD membership or equivalent professional accreditation.

• Significant senior-level experience in Organisational Development Organisation Design organisational change or strategic HR leadership.
• Proven track record of leading organisation-wide culture capability and transformation initiatives.
• Experience advising senior leaders and influencing organisational strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in organisation design workforce planning and operating model development.
• Experience developing leadership talent succession and capability frameworks.

• Experience within healthcare public sector voluntary sector or other regulated environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale organisational transformation and cultural change.
• Experience working across multiple locations or international operations.

• Deep understanding of organisational development organisation design and systems thinking.
• Expertise in change management culture development and leadership development.
• Ability to interpret organisational data KPIs and people analytics to inform decision-making.
• Excellent facilitation coaching communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong influencing project management and problem-solving abilities.

• Strategic thinker with a systems-wide perspective.
• Collaborative relationship-focused and politically astute.
• Values-driven with a commitment to inclusion wellbeing and organisational culture.
• Confident credible and able to challenge constructively.
• Adaptable resilient and passionate about developing people and organisational capability.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping organisational culture leadership capability and workforce effectiveness across one of Irelands leading healthcare organisations. Working closely with senior leaders you will make a significant impact on the organisations ability to deliver exceptional services while creating an environment where people and teams can thrive.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity Compassion Stewardship Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds abilities and perspectives and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance please contact us.