Head of Organisation Design & Development

Head of Organisation Design & Development - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Head of Organisation Design & Development Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 5th November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 484478 Salary £69,931 - £83,981 National - £69,931 - £78,115 London - £75,543 - £83,981 For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’ A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Grade 6 Contract type Permanent Business area DEFRA - DGCS - Human Resources Type of role Human Resources Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Bristol, London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, York About the job Job summary This is a high-profile opportunity to lead organisation design and development across the Defra Group at a time of significant organisational pressure and change. With the Permanent Secretary now established in the organisation, Defra is considering how its structures should evolve in response to political direction, including devolution and the future Civil Service, while ensuring the Group is organised to deliver Defra’s organisational outcomes. As Head of Organisation Design & Development, you will bring deep professional expertise and practical leadership to the design and restructuring of Core Defra and its agencies and arm’s-length bodies. You and your team will work directly with Directors General, HR Directors and ALB leaders, offering trusted advice and constructive challenge and