Associate Organisational Development Business Partner
Associate Organisational Development Business Partner
Associate Organisational Development Business Partner
Homebased (remote working)
£33,000 pa pro rata plus reward and benefit scheme
22.5 hours per week
There when it matters
We have an exciting opportunity within Sue Ryder’s People Directorate for a dedicated and driven Associate Organisational Development Business Partner to join the team.
The Associate Organisational Development Business Partner supports the delivery of organisational development (OD) priorities that strengthen organisational capability, culture, and effectiveness. Working closely with and supporting our two OD Business Partners, this role contributes to the design, coordination, and implementation of OD initiatives across key disciplines including leadership and talent development, culture, engagement, change, and team effectiveness
About the role (for full Job Description, please see attachments):
• Deliver and coordinate organisational development programmes by supporting design, facilitating interventions, and managing activities and resources to improve team and organisational effectiveness.
• Enable the delivery of EDI priorities by coordinating initiatives, supporting employee networks, embedding inclusive practices, and using data to track and drive progress.
• Support the implementation of the wellbeing strategy by coordinating initiatives, engaging networks, and embedding sustainable wellbeing practices across leadership and teams.
Essential Criteria
• Experience in an HR, OD, L&D, or people-related role, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Experience supporting OD initiatives (e.g. leadership, engagement, culture, or team development).
• Ability to support teams and managers to improve collaboration, performance, and ways of working.
• Experience coordinating projects or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with employee networks (e.g. EDI, wellbeing, coaching) and supporting delivery.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and prioritisation skills.
Desirable Criteria
• Some experience facilitating or supporting workshops, focus groups, or team sessions.
• Ability to use data and feedback (e.g. surveys, metrics) to identify themes and inform action.
• Understanding of EDI and wellbeing principles and their practical application.
For this role you will be willing and able to have a flexible approach to working and undertake ad hoc UK wide travel.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Closing Date: 24th June
Interview Date: TBC
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
- Access to Employee support programme
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
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Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.