Global Head of People Integration & Organisational Tranformation
2 days ago
Manchester
We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it. At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work. That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay. If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work. Job Title: Global Head of People Integration & Organisational Tranformation Salary: TBC Location: Hybrid Manchester- (2 days in office per week) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. About Us: At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans. Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning, our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen. Job Purpose: As Outcomes First Group (OFG) continues its journey of ambitious growth and international expansion, this role will be pivotal in shaping the Group’s organisational future by leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of its global people integration and transformation agenda. Partnering closely with senior business leaders and the corporate development/M&A team, the postholder will ensure seamless integration of acquired organisations while scaling systems, processes, and operating models to support both immediate growth and longer-term strategic readiness for exit. Against the backdrop of OFG’s strong reputation as a leading provider of specialist and inclusive education, supporting over 6,500 children and young people across more than 90 schools in the UK and beyond the role will provide the leadership required to embed organisational capability, drive transformation, and enable the Group to deliver on its vision of building incredible futures for children and young people worldwide. What you'll do: • Integration Leadership – Design and execute a consistent, repeatable playbook for peopleand culture integration post-acquisition, ensuring alignment with OFG’s values, operating model, and growth ambitions., • Global HR Transformation – Drive transformation of global HR systems, processes, and governance frameworks, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and best practice adoption. Collaboration with global stakeholders to design solutions that support consistency, interoperability, and scalability, without compromising the unique operational, cultural, or regulatory needs of individual regions, • Organisational Design – Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement organisationstructures that enable performance, collaboration, and sustainable growth., • Programme & Project Management – Lead a global HR PMO, managing multiple integration andtransformation workstreams concurrently., • Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships across executive, operational, and functional teams to secure alignment and sponsorship for transformation initiatives., • Change Management – Embed new processes, technologies, and cultural norms acrossdiverse geographies through structured change programmes., • Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities for improvement, standardisation, andautomation across the people function., • Risk Management - Effectively identify and manage risks, contributing to the development of organisational risk management processes and policies What we're looking for: • Expertise in systems development that improves organisational efficiency, consistency, and alignment across functions, process optimisation, and organisational design., • Proven track record in business transformation and M&A integration in a complex, multi-site, and regulated environment., • Strong project and programme management skills, ideally with PMO leadership experience., • Skilled in cross-cultural stakeholder engagement and influencing at executive level., • Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth scaling businesses desirable., • Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and change management capabilities. Why join Outcomes First Group? About the Group Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running. Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise We Listen. We never assume. We work together. To make the remarkable happen. We are accountable. To each other and for one another. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme, • Critical illness cover We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
