Organisation Design Manager

Join our journey to create a new experience for The National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes: Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus & Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

We'll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let's talk about the role and who we're looking for

A bit about the role

This is a unique opportunity for a fantastic Organisation Design Manager to join Allwyn and play a pivotal role in enabling the organisation to evolve into a leaner, skills based and digitally enabled operating model. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Change, this role will design and continually improve organisational structures that are future-ready, strategically aligned and able to adapt at pace as the business grows and transforms. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders and People Partners, this role will ensure our operating model supports automation, AI integration and spans of control that unlock efficient effectiveness. The Organisational Design Manager will drive transition toward a flatter, more agile organisation by using data, insight and external benchmarking to develop high-impact solutions that enhance organisational health, colleague experience and long-term capability.

What you'll be doing

• Work in partnership with the Head of Strategy & Change and the Business Partner team to contribute to and facilitate senior decision-making, interpret data, diagnose structural issues and recommend design options that balance commercial value, colleague experience and strategic alignment with customer impact.
• Curate and embed a repository of external org design practices, metrics and innovation, supporting the development of OD capability in the team.
• Acts as an internal advising partner, working closely with senior leaders, in the business and across the people directorate, to identify the big operating model shifts that will enable us to achieve our goals.
• Develop future-state operating model solutions that enable strategy ambition & execution; deliver pragmatic, detailed organisation design solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Drive pragmatic and practical org development & effectiveness actions to support the delivery of the strategic workforce plan and people strategy.
• Translate theory and insight into practical action by developing compelling cases, evidence- based recommendations and tracking measurable business outcomes.
• Provide challenge and support to the business and people partners using organisational data and insights to drive workforce improvements where appropriate.
• Challenge the status quo and continually bring the outside-in to drive innovation within the team.
• Build advocacy amongst senior colleagues across the business, including reputation of the People Function as a trusted, centre of excellence, with a track record of successful delivery.

What experience we're looking for

• Organisation Design experience, including designing for automation; with data analytics skills and strong stakeholder management.
• Commercial & Business sense: Knowledgeable in business strategy and the drivers of organisational performance (both people drivers of performance and financial literacy, business critical metrics or cases) and the external benchmarks which inform this.
• Communication: you're a strong storyteller and able to translate complex strategies into easily digestible business rationale for change; being able to communicate the impact of actions in a way that is relevant to the Senior Allwyn Leadership and Executive teams and enables their strategic objectives.
• Strong data analysis: bringing external insights into Allwyn and aligning these with our business strategy to provide insight and recommendations to shape our People Strategy.
• Impact and influence: ability to build strong cases for change, which are evidence based and compelling, and obtain consensus from senior colleagues and teams.
• Experience in working cross-functionally and aligning with colleagues in a group structure.
• Experience of working in organisations that are going through major organisation and cultural change.
• Proven leadership skills and not afraid to hold difficult conversations to drive through change.
• Able to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment with the internal customer the first priority.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Influential Leadership: Strong ability to influence others, inspire change, and drive a collaborative culture.
• Problem-Solving: Creative thinker with a proactive approach to identifying solutions and managing challenges.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Commitment to improving customer experience and satisfaction in the lottery sector.

About us:

We've developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better.

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We're constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10 year licence
• Sustainability - Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this
• Inclusion and accessibility - We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether you play a game in a store or online.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at and we'll be happy to help.

Being the custodians of the National Lottery license is a big responsibility, so all of our roles are subject to extensive background checks

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn, we've put together a range of inclusive benefits and policies to support our colleagues at every stage of their lives and careers.

Here's a list of some of the fantastic benefits we offer

• Company bonus scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• £500 wellness allowance
• Access to nutritional advisor and personal trainers
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Complimentary Financial coaching

Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity and are enhanced with features that benefit our colleagues (and their families). By offering a variety of benefits that support our colleagues, we continue to create a place of work where people feel rewarded and can succeed.

A place of belonging

We want to create one of the UK's most inclusive organisations - where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we've taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.