3,844 Leadership Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Position Description

• Interpret business strategy and organizational direction to drive effective strategy execution at the organizational level through organizational diagnostics, structure design, and governance optimization, thereby enhancing organizational vitality.
• Develop tailor-made organizational solutions by applying cutting-edge management theories, methodologies, and tools to address real-world business challenges, systematically enhancing organizational capabilities.
• Lead initiatives to boost organizational effectiveness and establish performance management systems. Conduct thorough analysis of performance data to identify operational bottlenecks and drive cross-functional collaboration for resolution.
• Formulate organizational and talent development roadmaps. Spearhead key management projects (e.g., industry benchmarking, strategic goal cascading, organizational health assessments, talent engagement programs) to enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on OD experience within HR frameworks of large/mid-sized enterprises, or 8+ years in OD/HR consulting at internationally recognized firms.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related fields.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, with strengths in critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and post-project review. Resilience under pressure and strong ownership mindset.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated alignment with JD.com’s core values:
• Customer-centricity
• Innovation-driven mindset
• Tenacity and perseverance
• Accountability
• Gratitude
• Integrity as a non-negotiable principle

Starfish Search are working with a local authority in the North of England to appoint an Interim Leadership Development Consultant. This role will design and deliver a bespoke leadership development programme that strengthens capability, drives cultural change, and supports organisational transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver tailored, high-impact leadership modules.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to ensure programme success.
• Embed leadership behaviours that drive sustainable cultural and organisational change.
• Evaluate and refine learning interventions for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Local government body
• Proven experience delivering leadership or organisational development programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Deep understanding of OD and behavioural change principles.

Details:

6-month contract, 2 days per week on site (North of England), £600 per day

Due to a high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of organizational structures, processes, and culture to identify areas for improvement and strategic alignment.
• Design and implement tailored solutions for organizational design, change management, talent management, leadership development, and performance improvement.
• Facilitate workshops and facilitate critical discussions with senior leadership teams to drive strategic decision-making and buy-in.
• Develop data-driven recommendations and strategic roadmaps to support organizational transformation.
• Manage project lifecycles, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of consulting engagements, often managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders at all levels.
• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in organizational development, change management, and strategic consulting.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital through research, case studies, and best practice development.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide ongoing support to ensure the sustained success of implemented solutions.

Are you passionate about unlocking potential and shaping a future-ready workforce? Join our Talent & Organisational Development team at the British Heart Foundation as a Leadership & Talent Development Consultant.

In this impactful role, you'll work closely with the Head of Leadership & Talent Development to deliver initiatives that support our strategic priorities.

You'll lead the development of new talent pathways into and through our organisation, support embedding our performance culture, help reimagine apprenticeships to diversify talent, and design leadership programmes that inspire growth and excellence.

You'll collaborate across teams and with external partners to ensure our development work is inclusive, future-focused, and aligned to organisational goals.

About you

You're a strategic and collaborative professional with a strong background in learning, organisational development or talent. Whether through formal qualifications or practical experience, you bring the insight and drive to deliver development initiatives that support people to grow, adapt and thrive.

You understand how to align leadership and talent programmes with organisational priorities, and you're confident designing inclusive development solutions that build capability and support career progression. With experience managing complex projects and working across teams, you use data and insights to inform decisions and continuously improve outcomes.

You're passionate about enabling change, strengthening leadership at all levels, and building a future-ready workforce.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Strategic alignment of development initiatives with organisational goals
• Design and delivery of inclusive leadership and talent programmes
• Data-driven evaluation and continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder engagement and project management capability

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Typically our team meet in our London Office on a Thursday.

About us

Our reputation is built on a track record of lifesaving discovery. The research we've funded has helped shape modern cardiovascular medicine, with countless lives saved as a result.

We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process

The interview process will consist of two stages. First stage interviews will be held over MS Teams on 21st/22nd Oct. For those successful, there will be second stage interviews in-person at our London Office (NW1 7AW) on 6th Nov.

How to apply

It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up-to-date CV and answer one short question.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.