Head of Organisational Design, Development and Change
The National Archives
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Our strategic vision, Archives for Everyone, sets out the type of organisation we wish to be by our bi-centennial in 2038. As we recognise our organisation’s long history, we are also looking forward to the future as we enter a period of transformation that will see us become:
A living digital national archive preserving the contemporary record of government and radically widening access to the historic archive.
A national archive not just of government but of the state – preserving and making accessible the record of the executive legislature and judiciary.
A genuinely inclusive, collaborative and available national archive – an active, catalysing presence wherever we’re encountered.
A demonstrably sustainable national archive, leading the archives sector both through our expertise and by example.
This type of transformation needs time, planning, focus and innovation, and this is where you come in!
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You will bring your experience, creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative approach to ensure we can optimise the organisation, bringing us ever closer to our vision for 2038 by ensuring we have the right skills, capabilities, structures, ways of working, and culture needed for us to thrive.
Using your collaborative and inclusive leadership skills you’ll lead a small team driving excellence in organisational design, development, and change.
As someone who is curious and committed to learning, you’ll bring fresh, innovative ideas from outside the organisation as well as build on and encourage innovative practice from within, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
This is a pivotal position ensuring The National Archives is equipped to navigate future challenges, and able to adapt to external demands and government drivers.
Why join us?
Located in beautiful Kew, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Overground and Underground stations.
Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
30 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
Flexible working opportunities including job share
Numerous wellbeing resources and benefits including an on-site gym, restaurant (with staff discount), shop, and various staff events
Inclusive culture that embraces different perspectives, and one where people are encouraged to think differently and find innovative solutions
Joining an organisation full of committed and talented colleagues, often world leaders in their field, who all share a passion for creating high quality, user focused services for a range of audiences.
This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.
How to apply:
If you are an internal applicant: please do not use the link on this page. Please apply via your employee Workday account.
If you are an external applicant: to submit your application please click the 'Apply at advertiser's site' button on this page.
You will be asked to provide details of your work experience and write a personal statement. In your personal statement please explain, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria given below. You may draw on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience gained from paid work, domestic responsibilities, education, leisure interests and voluntary activities. Please note selection for interview will largely be based on the information you provide in this section.
Essential Criteria
1. Extensive experience of delivering successful, inclusive organisational design and development and/or cultural change / transformation initiatives within a complex organisation.
2. Deep understanding, and practical application of organisational change management principles and methodologies (including organisational design) that have a positive impact on the organisation and its culture.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills: able to manage the expectations of and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders achieving buy-in to complex processes and gain consensus in the face of resistance or conflict.
4. Ability to analyse, and problem solve, evaluating and mitigating risks which have an impact on The National Archives’ strategic direction, showing a balanced approach to decision-making.
5. Passionate about learning, change and innovation; collaborative approach, with proven ability to lead, influence, coach, support and motivate multi- disciplinary teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
6. Experience in developing and implementing talent management and development initiatives, with evidence of applying organisational development and learning and development theories, models, and best practice to drive organisational effectiveness and change.
7. Relevant qualifications in organisational design, development, change management or a related field, or the equivalent level of experience.
Benefits
Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk;
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Reasonable adjustments:
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact The National Archives via careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
- Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional
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- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk
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- Email : careers@nationalarchives.gov.uk
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