Organisational Development OD Director

Your new company
I am excited to be partnering with Lotus Cars in their search for an Organisational Development Director for their UK manufacturing plant in Hethel, Norfolk.

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering, and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today they are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. ?The Norfolk site produces all sportscars types, such as the Emira and the Evija.?By 2026, Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game!

The OD Director will be responsible for leading and overseeing initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness and employee engagement. You'll work closely with senior leadership and Lotus Executives to develop and implement strategies that align with Lotus' goals and values and deliver our Vision80 strategy and beyond. You will drive high performance and USLot Values and Behavior's.

Your new role
As part of the Lotus team, you'll push boundaries! You'll bring people together and embed a high-performance culture. The role has 3 direct reports and the site headcount is 1000. You'll be responsible for the following areas: Strategic planning, Talent Development and Performance, Employee Experience - Culture and Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Change Management and Transformation and Collaboration/Communication.
An inspirational leader, you'll develop and execute long-term OD strategies aligned with the Lotus vision and mission, supporting HR operations with long-term workforce planning and collaborating with executive leadership to identify areas for organisational improvement and growth. You'll also look to develop their performance strategy and system to ensure best practice performance management supports effective business strategy delivery and achieves its target.
With full budget responsibility, you'll develop and deliver the annual HR OD strategic plan and enable delivery of HR analytics to help shape and drive business strategy. Partner with HR Operations to identify talent gaps and succession planning strategies, support best in class Early Careers, develop and deliver resource plans through effective recruitment processes and provide coaching and support to senior leaders to strengthen leadership capabilities.
Creating a positive employee experience is imperative. You'll foster and drive the Lotus ROAD culture, Respect, One Team, Ambition and Drive, support best in class diversity and inclusion and wellness initiatives and work with your team to develop strategies to enhance employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction.
The OD Director will also work closely with the HRD Operations and their team to ensure alignment and integration of OD initiatives, foster and support continuous improvement within OD and across the organisation, stay updated on industry trends and raise the profile of Lotus.
What you'll need to succeed

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Organisational Development, HR, Business Admin or related field
• Proven experience in Organisational Development and change management/ transformation in a rapidly moving industry sector / organisation
• Extensive experience with HR technologies, ideally SAP Success Factors
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyse data, identify trends and make data-driven recommendations
• Familiar with OD methodologies, assessment tools and performance metrics
• Knowledge of legal requirements for OD, recruitment, diversity and people
• Automotive/Manufacturing/Engineering experience

Desirable

• Masters level qualification
• International experience
• Work experience in listed companies
• Additional specialist certificate e.g. Coaching, Assessment, Organisation Design, Strategic Workforce planning, HR Analytics Leadership Capabilities

What you'll get in return
This role will require some travel, and you can expect to be onsite 3 days per week. Benefits include - private healthcare for you and dependents, a bonus scheme, a car scheme, a pension scheme, 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays.
This is an incredible opportunity to join an iconic brand and to really make a difference!
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role please reach out to Louisa London, Senior HR Appointments for a confidential discussion.

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