Head of Organisational Development

Purpose of Role

This is a chance to build something new at Weir—shaping how we grow talent, develop leaders and strengthen our culture across the business. You’ll lead and inspire a team of Organisational Development Consultants, delivering work that helps people feel they truly belong, grow their own way, and do the best work of their lives. Working closely with HR teams and leaders, you’ll focus on the things that really matter—talent, succession, performance, development, skills and change—so teams are set up to thrive and deliver on Weir’s strategy.

And because this is a new role in the Talent & OD Centre of Expertise, you’ll have real space to shape the agenda, build momentum and make a visible, lasting impact on how Weir works.

Glasgow HQ

Hybrid

• Health & Wellbeing:
  As a global organisation there isn’t one single solution that will enable us to take a proactive approach to our health and wellbeing. We have built a Health and Wellness framework focusing on Culture & Leadership, Safety & Environmental, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Wellbeing, Digital Wellbeing and Financial Wellbeing for different parts of the business to bring to life in a way that is most meaningful for them.
• Grow your Own Way:
  Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must go down. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor‑make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
• Be You and Belong:
  Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where everyone's contribution is recognised and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves.

• Lead high‑impact OD work that really matters:
  Own and deliver strategic OD projects across talent, leadership, skills, culture and change—turning priorities into practical, high‑quality outcomes that land on time and make a difference.
• Build and lead a brilliant OD consultancy team:
  Lead, coach and empower a team of OD Consultants to own their products and projects end‑to‑end, delivering great work and consultancy that’s aligned to Weir’s strategy and future direction.
• Shape the OD agenda with fresh thinking and insights:
  Bring best‑practice thinking, curiosity and thought leadership to help shape Weir’s organisational development strategy and turn long‑term plans into reality.
• Use insight and governance to drive impact and trust:
  Track what’s working, use data to improve continuously, and ensure strong governance—providing clear insight and recommendations to senior leaders and committees while managing risk responsibly.
• Safety First:
  Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Deep OD expertise with real‑world impact - you’ll bring a strong background in organisational development—through a relevant degree or equivalent experience—and a proven track record delivering talent, leadership and OD solutions in a large, global, matrix organisation.
• Strong foundations in learning and OD best practice - you understand how adults learn and how organisations change, with solid knowledge of OD theory, learning design and what genuinely works in practice.
• Confident, inclusive leadership - you’re an experienced people leader who knows how to coach, develop and engage others, creating inclusive teams that deliver great work, in an agile way.
• Credibility through coaching and assessment tools - experience with psychometrics (such as Insights Discovery) and/or a recognised coaching qualification is a bonus, adding depth to your impact with leaders and teams.
• Flexibility to travel globally when required – as part of a global team occasional travel will be required.

Founded in 1871, Weir engineers solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability – helping to provide the essential resources needed by a growing world. We are a global family. We are proud of our unique blend of talent, technology and culture. We are here to inspire you to do the best work of your life!

For additional information about what it’s like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.