Director of HR & OD

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité unique pour devenir Directeur des Ressources Humaines à Tower Hamlets, l'un des conseils les plus dynamiques de Londres. Vous serez responsable de la transformation des services RH et de l'engagement des parties prenantes, tout en servant une population diversifiée et dynamique. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience solide dans la direction stratégique des ressources humaines et une volonté de promouvoir la diversité et l'inclusion au sein du conseil.

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée dans la direction de services RH opérationnels et stratégiques.
• Compétences en gestion de changement organisationnel à un niveau corporatif.
• Relationnel avec les parties prenantes et ensemble de résultats constructifs.

Responsibilities

• Créer un service moderne axé sur le client et basé sur des analyses.
• Assurer la livraison des services opérationnels et stratégiques RH de haute qualité.
• Collaborer avec des dirigeants seniors pour encourager le changement culturel au sein de l'organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion de projet

Communication

Programmation stratégique

Gestion financière

Education

Master en Gestion des Ressources Humaines

Job description

Tower Hamlets is delivering one of the most ambitious change agendas in local government with Human Resources and Organisational Development at the centre of it.

Our borough is the fastest growing and most densely populated local authority in the UK. We deliver the third largest economic output in the country with areas such as Canary Wharf, while our borough borders The City, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the River Thames.

Our 7,000 employees serve more than 320,000 residents in one of the capital’s smallest geographic boundaries, and millions of visitors who come to our borough from across the world.

As our Director of HR, you will deliver transformation both within the HR & OD function and across the entire organisation.

This will include:

creating a modern, insight-led and customer-focused service. ensure the delivery of high-quality operational and strategic HR services and professional advice, including workforce planning, resourcing, learning and development, organisational design, talent management, employee relations, and equalities. play a pivotal corporate role in shaping and delivering a new council-wide Target Operating Model (TOM) that underpins cultural transformation and organisational success. working in partnership with the Chief Executive, Leader, Cabinet Members, Corporate Directors and Directors, you will help drive system-wide improvement and accelerate delivery of the Ministerial Directions. be a visible and trusted partner to senior leaders and Members, supporting cultural change, workforce engagement, and the development of a new leadership framework that builds capability, confidence, and collaboration.

This role requires a blend of strategic insight, operational credibility and personal impact. You will champion organisational learning, inclusive leadership and workforce excellence.

It is a unique and career-defining opportunity to shape the future of one of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong track record in operational and strategic HR services, providing professional advice and restructuring HR and OD into a best-in-class operation.

You will need to have demonstrable evidence of leading and delivering similar services to a very high standard within a large, complex organisation. This includes the ability to lead organisational and service change at a corporate level in a challenging environment.

We are looking for an individual who will inspire trust and respect with everyone they work with. Someone who possesses a successful track record of building relationships with stakeholders, achieving constructive outcomes and also has experience in using strategic and service planning target setting and performance management.

Financial and commercial awareness, highly effective budgeting and financial management skills are essential. As one of the most visited places in the UK, there are significant opportunities to generate much needed income.

You will be politically sensitive and have a strong belief in the value of local democracy and accountability. You will also have a strong commitment to our values, behaviours and equal opportunity policy, and be ready to demonstrate personal leadership on the importance of diversity.

Our council is a beacon for diversity and inclusion. We want a borough where everyone feels valued and included, and we want a council that collaborates to deliver excellence.

That’s why we look for people with our TOWER values of Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respectful.

Technical interview: Conducted during w/c 28^th July or w/c 4^th August 2025

Final interview date: Monday 8^th September 2025

Contact:

For a confidential conversation about the roles, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:

Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: [e-mail]

Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: [e-mail]

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