Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people.
Our 11,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We partner with 99% of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and our clients are 25 times more profitable than their peers, outperforming the S&P 500 by over five times. We achieve this through five core solutions:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Total Rewards
ARE YOU READY TO ‘BE MORE THAN’?
No one knows more about aligning talent and organizational strategies than us. With our unique expertise, we help clients release the power of their collective genius and drive superior performance.
At Korn Ferry, we’re passionate about creating a diverse, autonomous, and flexible environment. Having a career at Korn Ferry means talent thrives and excellence is always recognized and rewarded.
You’ll be empowered to share your ideas and follow them through. And because we’re all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development opportunities in every role.
OUR PURPOSE
To enable people and organizations to exceed their potential.
OUR VISION
To be the preeminent organizational consultancy.
OUR VALUES
Inclusion – We embrace people with different points of view and work as one team.
Honesty – We say what we mean and do what we say, holding ourselves to the highest standards.
Knowledge – We are insatiably curious and committed to continuous learning.
Performance – We never settle for the status quo and strive to be better every day.
The Opportunity
Position
Principal – Organisational Design
Location
London (hybrid working)
Reporting Relationship
Senior Principal / Managing Principal
Website
www.kornferry.com
About Korn Ferry Consulting
Our Consulting Line of Business spans 29 countries across EMEA, working across six major markets within our four main solution areas: Organizational Strategy, Total Reward, Leadership & Development, and Assessment & Succession.
Within Consulting, the Organisational Design (OD) capability supports clients to translate strategy into effective structures, roles, governance, and operating models. Our work helps organisations align people, accountability, and decision-making to deliver strategy and improve performance.
Role Overview
The Principal – Organisational Design is a senior delivery and advisory role, accountable for leading complex organisation design and operating model engagements and acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
Principals combine deep OD expertise with strong delivery leadership, owning significant client engagements or workstreams, shaping solutions, and ensuring consistently high-quality outcomes. The role also plays a key part in developing OD capability and talent across the Consulting business.
Key Responsibilities
Organisation Design Leadership
- Lead complex organisation design and operating model engagements or major workstreams.
- Shape OD approaches aligned to client strategy, context, and operating environment.
- Lead the design of organisational structures, governance models, roles, and accountabilities.
- Ensure OD solutions are practical, evidence-based, and implementable.
Client Advisory
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, including Executive and HR leaders.
- Lead senior-level workshops, design forums, and decision-making sessions.
- Support clients in navigating complex organisational trade-offs and change implications.
- Partner with Senior Principals on overall client relationship management.
Delivery Oversight & Quality
- Own delivery quality, rigour, and outcomes across OD engagements.
- Provide oversight, challenge, and guidance to Associate Principals and Consultants.
- Ensure consistent application of Korn Ferry methodologies and intellectual property.
- Identify and proactively manage delivery risks and dependencies.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop OD consultants across multiple engagements.
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and role modelling.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within project teams.
Capability & Practice Development
- Contribute to the development of OD capability, tools, and propositions.
- Share learning and best practice across the Consulting community.
- Support internal initiatives that strengthen Korn Ferry’s Organisational Design offering.
Skills and Competencies
- Deep organisational design expertise – Extensive experience leading OD and operating model work.
- Senior client advisory capability – Credible and confident with executive-level stakeholders.
- Structured problem-solving – Brings clarity and rigour to complex organisational challenges.
- Facilitation excellence – Highly skilled in leading senior, high-stakes workshops.
- Inclusive leadership style – Builds trust, accountability, and collaboration.
- Resilience and judgement – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity.
- Technology literate – Fluent in Microsoft Office and comfortable using AI-enabled tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT).
Experience & Qualifications
- Significant experience delivering organisation design and operating model engagements.
- Proven track record leading complex consulting programmes or workstreams.
- Experience advising senior client stakeholders on organisational effectiveness.
- Background in consulting or senior in-house OD / transformation roles.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
The Korn Ferry Difference
At Korn Ferry, talent matters. We believe that when people are engaged in the right roles, developed, and rewarded, the firm flourishes. We place a high value on developing our colleagues from day one and throughout their careers.
Development is a partnership. We attract senior practitioners who combine deep expertise with curiosity, humility, and a commitment to impact.
Talent Development
Through the Korn Ferry Institute, you will have access to world-class intellectual property, formal development programmes, and opportunities to continue building your consulting and leadership capability.
Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package, including performance-related bonuses and a broad range of benefits. Our packages vary by country but are designed to support wellbeing, performance, and long-term growth.
Diversity Matters
We are committed to building an inclusive environment where colleagues are valued for their contribution and supported to thrive. We welcome flexible and agile working arrangements and candidates returning after career breaks.
Isn’t it time you joined us?
