Organisation Design Partner

Job summary

We are looking for experienced Organisational Design (OD) Partners to play a key enabling role in shaping the future of our organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation, you will supporting Senior Management Teams in the design and implementation of organisational structures, operating models and workforce solutions that enable strategic priorities and improve organisational effectiveness.

Our offer to you:

• Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 29 days after two years’ service (pro rata)

• Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)

• Flexible working & family friendly policies

• Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station

• Open, collaborative and people focused culture

Job description

• Partner with senior leaders and their HRBPs to understand business priorities and translate these into effective organisation design solutions in line with overall organisation design principles.

• Conduct organisational diagnostics, analysis and impact assessments to inform decision making

• Provide expert advice on organisation design principles, spans of control, layers, capability requirements and workforce planning in liaison with the HRBP

• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement activities to build alignment and ownership

• Support leaders in developing and implementing target operating models

• Support the people impacts of change, working closely with HR and communication teams.

• Ensure organisation design capability is data-led, evidence based and aligned with organisational strategy.

• Develop organisation design capability across leaders and colleagues through coaching and guidance.

• Work as part of the wider Organisation Design and Development (OD&D) Team to provide organisation wide solutions as and when required.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• Experience of organisational design and development within complex environments, including supporting organisational change and transformation activity.

• Experience working in partnership with senior stakeholders and HR Business Partners to shape and deliver people and organisational outcomes.

• Strong understanding of organisational design principles and systems thinking, with the ability to apply recognised frameworks (e.g. McKinsey 7S).

• Ability to use data, diagnostics and insight to inform analysis, identify root causes and support evidence-based decision-making.

• Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at senior levels and explain complex concepts clearly and credibly.

• Collaborative and adaptable approach, with the confidence to operate in an enabling role and work through ambiguity and change.

Desirable criteria:

• Professionally qualified (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent experience, with relevant organisational design practitioner qualifications.

• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent qualifications

• Systems Thinking Practitioner qualifications

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £53,000, Gambling Commission contributes £15,354 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website.

The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be declined. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of a remote (Teams) interview consisting of competency and technical questions and may require a presentation. To prepare for your interview please familiarise yourself with the STAR techniquefor answering interview questions.

The closing date for this role is midnight on 23rd August 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 7th September 2026 via Teams.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.

About us:

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and