Organisational Development Lead

Who are WebBeds

WebBeds is the fastest growing and most significant accommodation supplier to the travel industry. We are a global company offering ground services (hotels transfers tours activities) to travel professionals. Our products help our partners and customers to create amazing Travel experiences.

Our Products range from a Retail Online platform Integration Connectivity hub and distribution APIs to name but a few and our systems are 100 cloud hosted processing up to 5.0bn search requests daily. We deliver amazing outcomes using leading edge technology through innovative and creative thinking.

WebBeds is a subsidiary of Web Travel Group (ASX: WEB) an ASX 200 listed company operating a global digital travel business.

What makes us stand out

• We are a wholesale global travel organisation
• We have 1500 people speaking 50 languages in 120 cites across 50 countries
• We partner with over 430000 properties in more than 15000 destinations
• We work with more than 44000 travel companies in 139 source markets
• We have an amazing Technology team focused on delivering valuable outcomes using innovative tech and creative & lateral thinking.

As the Organisational Development Lead you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organisation by spearheading strategic initiatives that boost efficiency adaptability and employee engagement. You will oversee the design and implementation of organisational structures and job architecture frameworks ensuring they align with strategic goals and industry shifts.

By establishing and updating core competencies and skill frameworks you will integrate these into recruitment and development processes nurturing a culture of continuous learning and growth. Your role will involve leading succession planning efforts developing change management strategies and promoting a culture that aligns with our organisational objectives.

Through collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams you will implement diversity equity and inclusion strategies support employee well-being and ensure our workforce is equipped to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of organisational structures that enhance efficiency and align with strategic goals.
• Oversee restructuring and role redesign efforts to adapt to organisational changes.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive job architecture framework defining roles responsibilities and career paths.
• Establish and update core competencies and skills frameworks which will integrate into recruitment and professional development processes.
• Equip leaders and teams with skills and tools for navigating organisational change.
• Ensure competency and skill frameworks adapt to changes in the organisation and industry.
• Align career development programmes with organisational needs and employee aspirations.
• Provide resources for career counselling and encourage internal mobility to support career growth.
• Lead succession planning initiatives to identify and nurture talent for key roles ensuring smooth transitions and business continuity.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to manage organisational changes effectively providing guidance and resources to employees during transitions.
• Shape and promote a culture that aligns with organisational objectives and enhances employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Implement and monitor diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies to ensure a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Create and promote programmes that support employee well-being addressing mental health and work-life balance.

The skills we would like to see in your suitcase:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in organisational development including designing and implementing organisational structures and job architecture frameworks.
• At least 2 years experience in people management focusing on leading cross-functional teams.
• Over 5 years experience in a strategic role overseeing initiatives that align with organisational goals and industry changes.
• Proven expertise in change management with experience executing large-scale transformation initiatives using frameworks such as ADKAR Prosci or Kotter.
• Strong background in developing and managing competency and skill frameworks integrating them into recruitment and professional development processes.
• Experience in career development and succession planning with the ability to design career pathways talent mobility programmes and identify high-potential talent for key roles.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders collaborate with cross-functional teams and inspire employees.
• Experience in promoting and shaping organisational culture to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Demonstrated ability to implement diversity equity and inclusion strategies and monitor diversity metrics.
• A data-driven mindset using analytics to assess impact drive improvements and support decision-making in organisational development initiatives.
• Experience in creating and promoting programmes that support employee well-being addressing mental health and work-life balance.

Other Conditions:

Employment is subject to successful completion of a background screening process. This may include verification of employment history education criminal record check and reference checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Why choose us as your next destination

We are super proud of our dedicated team of friendly energetic & passionate professionals. Our people are key to the success of our business & everybody at WebBeds has their own unique role to play as we continue to drive the company forward.

Over 50 different languages are spoken by our workforce but whether working from offices in Dubai or London or out in the field in Johannesburg or Buenos Aires we all share the common goal to take pride in what we do & to deliver our partners with unbeatable service & support.

• International highly skilled group of experts from all around the globe
• Dynamic environment with the chance to grow influence & impact change
• Disruptive fast-growing market leader within travel & endless possibilities
• Culture built on collaboration empowerment and innovation

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