Director of Organisational Development

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 UK’s leading publisher by subscriptions.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate. Whether it’s 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

We’re building a media publishing business that’s ready for whatever comes next; agile, creative, inclusive and high-performing. As our Director of Organisational Development, you’ll help shape the environment where great ideas, collaboration, and performance thrive.

You’ll 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.

You’ll 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 that’s 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 we’re 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 Year’s 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. We’ll 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. We’re 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.