OSB Group is currently on a Transformation journey and at the heart of this, is the implementation of the OSB Group’s Learning & Skill Strategy.

OSB Group has embarked on significant technology Transformation programme, which gives the organisation an exciting opportunity to transform its people eco-system. Transformation will deliver significant automation opportunities and seamless end to end customer and colleague experiences. The programme is delivering at pace, using agile practices giving the entire organisation an opportunity to optimise their ways of working and approach to their own function’s skills to adapt for a modernised organisation. OSB Group has entered a maturing stage in its corporate lifecycle making it a prime moment to evolve its approach to the people and skills.

In this brand-new role, as Group Head of People Transformation, you will report to the People Transformation & Skills Director and have the opportunity to lead a broad range of initiatives to drive strategic change and transformation in OSB’s people landscape. The People Transformation & Skills team plays a pivotal role in delivering OSB Group’s priority to be “future-fit” for banking.

Please note, this role can be based in either the Wolverhampton or Chatham office and has the benefit of operating within our hybrid-working policy of three days a week on site with two days from home.

This role will require interaction across all relevant sites and some travel between OSB Group locations as required.

At OSB Group, we understand how much our people bring to our organisation, which is why we try our best to give back too! Our Purpose is to help our customers, colleagues and communities prosper and we are on a transformation journey to become ‘the bank of the future’.

Our commitment to professional development, flexible working, and employee well-being fosters a dynamic and supportive workplace.

As Group Head of People Transformation, you have the opportunity to lead the continued development of the Group’s culture and the journey towards becoming a leading and genuine employer of choice within the context of a modernised working environment.  The role will impact OSB Group’s 2500+ workforce in the UK and India.

Your responsibilities will also include…

• Executing OSB Group’s strategy to evolve the People landscape as it modernises its internal technology, processes and systems, including implementing change to become a Skills Based Organisation.
• Leading the Group’s approach to continuous strategic workforce planning
• Ensuring OSB Group is clear on its internal and external capability requirements and interlock on solutions to bridge current and future gaps.
• Building OSB’s job architecture and skills taxonomy to support the wider People Function develop a modernised learning, reward, talent and performance approach anchored on skills, working with the Reward, People Operations and Learning and Skills teams across the UK and India.
• Leading the People Transformation Design Authority as part of the Group’s Transformation Programme.
• Strengthening the impact of improvements in the target operating model by maturing OSB’s ability to identify and eliminate wasted effort through more efficient ways of working, optimising automation opportunities and streamlining processes.
• Supporting the People Function Leadership team to develop and execute transformative change relevant to the Group’s business strategy and key objectives, and keeping at pace with the industry.

We offer a competitive base salary dependent on experience and benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 40%
• 30 days annual leave
• £7500 Car allowance
• Enhanced family-focused benefits
• Hybrid-working

Please use this link to see the fantastic benefits available at OSB: https://www.osb.co.uk/careers/overview/benefits

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous experience of delivering significant transformation programmes is essential, ideally within a large and multi-location organisation.
• Previous experience of leading people change within a broader transformation or modernisation project/programme is essential
• previous project management experience is essential, demonstrating portfolio planning skills, roadmap and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders.

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

If this sounds like you, apply now! Still on the fence? Hear from our team or explore our process: OSB Careers

Shortlisted candidates will go through a personalised recruitment process, that is relevant and conversational – inclusive any individual reasonable support required. We want to bring out the best in you!

Diversity & Inclusion
We champion diversity at all levels, with Board-level Diversity Champions tracking our progress. We are proud to be signed up to the Women in Finance Charter to actively support the growth and development of senior women in our sector and are dedicated to treating all our employees and job applicants equally, opposed to discrimination on any grounds.