Organisational Development Manager

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how our organisation is designed and how it evolves. As an Organisational Development Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of organisation design and development strategies that enable a high-performing, agile and effective business. You will play a key role in aligning how teams are structured and operate to deliver against strategic priorities.

Working closely with senior leaders, People Business Partners and cross-functional teams, you will diagnose organisational challenges, design impactful interventions and support the delivery of major transformation programmes. From facilitating workshops and advising on change approaches to embedding best practice and building capability, you will influence how the organisation adapts, grows and succeeds. Who we are At Virgin Media O₂, we connect people to the moments that matter most. Virgin Media leads the UK for broadband reliability, speed and overall performance, while O₂ keeps people connected on the move with award-winning coverage. We’re also proud to be named one of the Financial Times Top 500 Best Employers for 2026, based on one of the UK’s largest employee satisfaction surveys .Join us and you’ll be part of a team that stays curious, positive and focused on making life easier for our customers and each other. We’re investing in the future of connectivity, from expanding next-generation 5G to exploring satellite-supported solutions that help reach rural communities and hard-to-connect places. You’ll work with people who back good ideas and give you plenty of room to grow. So if you’re looking for a place where you can feel supported, trusted and genuinely valued, you’ll feel right at home here.
Our ways of working
We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days a month connecting with each other in person. That doesn’t just mean time in the office – it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days. What matters is making those moments count – so when we come together, it benefits everyone.Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all
We believe a better tomorrow starts with the choices we make today. That means moving the dial on diversity, building equity into everything we do and putting inclusion at the heart of our business.Virgin Media O₂ is an equal opportunities employer and we work hard to remove bias and barriers. We want every person who joins us – and everyone thinking about joining us – to feel seen, heard and supported.When you work with us, you’ll have access to our award-winning employee network groups. These communities bring people together, champion allyship and create uplifting spaces where you can learn, share and feel part of something bigger. They play a big role in helping people feel connected from day one. The must haves

• Strong expertise and experience of the theory and practices of organisation design and development
• Knowledge and practical application of developing and deploying good practice org development work across large functions
• Consulting skills, able to diagnose issues, frame complex solutions & devise solutions
• Stakeholder Management – ability to influence, contract and manage senior leaders and influential stakeholders, with subject matter expertise and personal impact
• Expert facilitation – ability to facilitate challenging topics and stakeholders
• Change Management – experience with delivering large scale and transformative organisation change
• Matrix management and leadership – ability to establish and operate a cohesive project / squad team to deliver projects and workstreams

The other stuff we are looking for • Experience in team or leadership development and coaching
• Exposure to agile transformation within a large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of workflow or process design
• Experience in workforce strategy or planning
• Project or programme management capability What's in it for you We know life isn’t just about work, so our benefits are built to support you in the moments that matter. You’ll get Bupa healthcare, wellbeing support, life cover, a pension and generous holiday –plus your birthday off. And there’s more. Enjoy some extra perks on us, with optional electric vehicle lease and Cycle2Work schemes, dental insurance, neurodiversity assessments, and brilliant discounts on broadband, TV and mobile. You’ll even get access to the Virgin Family platform and the O₂ Priority app, with exclusive rewards, experiences and chances to attend events at The O₂ and beyond. Next steps If this feels like a place where you can belong, we’d love to see what you can do. Once you apply, the next steps might include a call with a recruiter, a video interview, an interview with the hiring manager and a task or assessment.
We’ll also ask about any adjustments you might need, and we’ll do our best to make them happen. We review applications and interview throughout the advert window, so it’s worth applying sooner rather than later. If you’re offered the role, the offer will be subject to background checks, including a criminal record check and, for some roles, a financial background check. .