Korn Ferry
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
Associate Principal – Organisational Design
Location
London (hybrid working)
Reporting Relationship
Principal / Senior Principal
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 Associate Principal – Organisational Design plays a senior role in the design and delivery of organisation design and operating model engagements. You will lead significant OD workstreams, act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, and partner closely with Principals and Senior Principals on solution design and delivery strategy.
This role represents a step up from Senior Consultant, with increased accountability for client leadership, workstream ownership, quality assurance, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Organisation Design Leadership
- Lead OD workstreams within large and complex transformation programmes.
- Shape organisational design approaches aligned to client strategy and context.
- Lead the development of operating models, organisational structures, governance, and role clarity.
- Ensure OD solutions are practical, evidence-based, and implementable.
Client Advisory
- Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
- Lead OD-focused client meetings, workshops, and decision forums.
- Act as a senior advisor to leaders on organisational choices and trade-offs.
- Support Principals and Senior Principals in overall client relationship management.
Delivery Oversight & Quality
- Own the quality and consistency of OD deliverables across assigned engagements.
- Provide oversight and guidance to consultants working on OD workstreams.
- Ensure delivery aligns with Korn Ferry methodologies and standards.
- Identify and proactively manage risks and issues within OD delivery.
Team Leadership & Development
- Coach and develop Senior Consultants and Consultants within OD teams.
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to team members.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.
Capability Building
- Contribute to the development of OD capability, tools, and ways of working.
- Share insights, learning, and best practice across the Consulting community.
- Support internal initiatives that strengthen Korn Ferry’s OD proposition.
Skills and Competencies
- Deep organisational design expertise – Strong experience leading OD and operating model work.
- Senior client advisory skills – Credible and confident with senior leaders.
- Structured problem-solving – Able to bring clarity and rigour to complex organisational challenges.
- Facilitation excellence – Skilled in leading senior-level workshops and discussions.
- Inclusive leadership style – Builds trust, accountability, and collaboration.
- Resilience and adaptability – Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
- 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 of leading workstreams within complex consulting programmes.
- Experience working directly with senior client stakeholders.
- Background in consulting or a comparable internal organisational design role.
- 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 self-starters who take ownership of their growth, driven by curiosity and a desire to be better today than yesterday.
Talent Development
Through the Korn Ferry Institute, you will have access to world-class intellectual property, formal development programmes, and continuous on-the-job learning.
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?
