Director of Organisational Development, London, England, United Kingdom

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Director of Organisational Development (salary from £100,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches 21 million people in the UK a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps, live events, and various tools and services. With over 1.3 million active subscribers across digital and print, we are the UKs leading publisher by subscriptions.

Were the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. Were here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. Whether its the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation we help bring our audiences joy!

About The Role

Were building a media publishing business thats ready for whatever comes next; agile, creative, inclusive and high-performing. As our Director of Organisational Development, youll help shape the environment where great ideas, collaboration, and performance thrive.

Youll lead our approach to leadership, learning, talent, and change, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure our people, teams and structures are equipped for the future. This is a hands-on, strategic role with real influence across the business.

Youll love this role if you;

Are equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves
Bring warmth, clarity and challenge to your relationships
Care about great content, creativity, and what makes media businesses tick
Love helping teams and leaders feel more confident in times of change

As Director of Organisational Development, you will be responsible for;

Leading Change and Transformation

Partner with leaders and People team colleagues to plan and deliver change in a way thats practical, people-centred and aligned to strategy
Use engagement data, feedback and team insights to spot issues early and guide change effectively
Help the business shift mindset, habits and behaviours to support evolving needs and new ways of working

Organisation Design & Effectiveness

Work alongside People Partners and senior teams to review and evolve team structures, clarify roles, and improve collaboration
Shape how teams work cross-functionally to better meet audience and customer needs
Ensure were organised in a way that supports creativity, clarity and impact

Leadership & Team Development

Design and deliver leadership and team development that helps people lead confidently through change and complexity
Clarify what good leadership looks like at Immediate and build the tools, support and frameworks to back it up
Coach senior leaders and support top teams to perform at their best

Talent & Succession Planning

Identify future talent needs and help build diverse pipelines for critical roles
Lead talent reviews and succession planning in partnership with senior leaders and People Partners
Deliver practical development experiences to support growth and retention

Talent Acquisition

Lead the Talent Acquisition team to attract brilliant, diverse candidates
Shape how we tell our story to the market, improve the candidate journey, and meet future hiring needs in a fast-changing landscape

Learning & Skills Development

Lead the L&D team to deliver practical, impactful learning for all, from digital skills to editorial craft and people management
Shift learning away from one-off courses and into daily work
Help us build future-ready skills in every part of the business

Strategic Partnering & Coaching

Be a sounding board and trusted advisor to senior leaders across the business
Use coaching, facilitation and challenge to unlock performance, creativity and resilience
Help leaders build inclusive, high-trust teams

Requirements

Proven experience leading OD, change and talent strategy at a senior level, ideally in a fast-paced or creative industry
Practical change leadership experience, you've helped organisations shift structure, culture and mindset at scale
Strong OD and team effectiveness skills, with a grounded, hands-on approach
Track record designing leadership and talent strategies that work, from graduates to exec level
Comfortable at exec level, you know how to influence, coach and challenge senior leaders
Data savvy and insight-driven, you know how to use feedback, performance and engagement data to guide decisions
Belief in culture and inclusion, you care deeply about how people experience work and how to help them thrive

Benefits

A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Years which are in addition to your annual entitlement
Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, our local communities and the impact we have on the environment. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. Well never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. Were also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.

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