Interim People and Organisational Development Partner

We are seeking an experienced Interim People and OD Partner who can quickly add value, taking ownership of priority organisational and workforce development projects.

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 8 from £45,990 to £ 59,043 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata if applicable)

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

The Role

As part of our Organisational Development Team, we are seeking an experienced Interim People and OD Partner who can quickly add value, taking ownership of priority organisational and workforce development projects.

As an interim for up to 9 months, this hands‑on, delivery-focused role requires an individual with a strong background in Learning and Organisational Development, particularly in the design and delivery of impactful interventions. You will bring credibility, confidence, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the University.

In this period, you will focus on key areas including:

• The Professional Services Career Development Framework, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and workforce needs.
• Career development provision and targeted initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines across both academic and professional services colleagues.
• Delivery of leadership and management development interventions as well as to build key skills and capabilities (e.g. Emotional intelligence, workload management, coaching and mentoring, customer service).
• Supporting culture change and continuous development by designing and facilitating engaging workshops, team activities, and away days.

About You

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a Learning and OD Partner (or equivalent), with a strong track record of delivery.
• Expertise in leadership and management development, including hands‑on facilitation.
• The ability to design and deliver engaging workshops and team interventions tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the credibility to influence and work effectively at all organisational levels.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to quickly understand context and deliver at pace.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support.

The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Closing date for applications: 19 August 2026

Interviews will take place during week commencing 7 September 2026

Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.