Management Consultant (Organizational Design), London

At Korn Ferry, we put people at the centre of organisational strategy.

We help clients design how work gets done—aligning talent, leadership, rewards and structure to unlock performance and drive meaningful, lasting change.This is where human capital creates real business impact.About the RoleAs an Associate Principal in Organisational Design, you lead the transformation of how organisations operate—translating strategy into practical, people-led design.

You’ll shape operating models, structures, governance and roles, ensuring organisations are built around their people and set up to perform.You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, owning critical OD workstreams end-to-end, while working as part of a broader consulting team to deliver integrated solutions across our full human capital offering.This is a step up—more ownership, greater visibility, and a stronger voice in shaping both client outcomes and team delivery.What You’ll DoYou’ll play a hands-on role in delivering complex transformation work, combining strategic thinking with practical execution:Lead organisation design workstreams across large-scale transformation programmesDesign operating models, structures and governance aligned to business and people strategyTranslate strategic ambition into clear, implementable organisational solutionsEnsure design decisions reflect culture, capability, and ways of working—not just structureAlongside delivery, you’ll operate as a credible advisor to clients:Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholdersFacilitate workshops and guide key design decisionsAdvise on organisational trade-offs, risks and performance implicationsYou’ll also take ownership of delivery quality and team leadership:Own the delivery, quality, and outputs of your workstreams end-to-endManage risks, dependencies and stakeholder alignmentCoach and develop Consultants and Senior Consultants, building capability across the teamAs part of a broader consulting environment, you’ll contribute beyond core delivery:Support the development of proposals and bid materialsContribute to Korn Ferry’s organisational design methodologies and IPBring external insight into how organisations are evolving in the future of workWhat You’ll BringYou bring a strong grounding in organisational design and a clear understanding of how people strategy drives business performance.

You’re comfortable leading workstreams, influencing senior stakeholders, and navigating complexity with a structured, pragmatic approach.You’ll also bring:Experience designing operating models and organisational structuresStrong consulting toolkit and problem-solving capabilityConfidence working with senior leaders and facilitating discussionsA collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing othersComfort working in ambiguity and driving clarity through complexityDigital and AI fluency, including Microsoft tools and emerging technologiesWhy Korn FerryAt Korn Ferry, organisation design is not theoretical—it’s practical, people-led and transformative.You’ll work across our full consulting portfolio, collaborating with experts in leadership, rewards and organisational strategy to deliver integrated solutions.

You’ll learn from experienced consultants, take on meaningful responsibility early, and play a direct role in helping clients navigate the changing world of work.This isn’t just about structure.

It’s about shaping organisations through their people.