People Strategy Advisor

GTC Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GTC Recruitment Ltd in London seeks a People Strategy Advisor to support workforce planning, HR operations and strategic people initiatives in a complex environment.

The role requires Civil Service HR experience, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate sensitive information clearly while driving process improvements. Based at Whitehall with hybrid working after an initial onsite induction.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil service HR with workforce management.
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and L&D policies.
• Experience supporting workforce planning and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information clearly.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to produce accurate workforce reports.
• Experience in public sector or similarly structured organisations.
• Defence-related familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
• Support workforce planning, people operations and strategic people initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Communicate complex and sensitive topics professionally, clearly and appropriately.
• Provide accurate, evidence-based advice and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support organisational change and people-related projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance ways of working.
• Assist with workforce reporting and management information to support strategic planning.
• Produce high-quality written communications, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing priorities and provide flexible support in line with business needs.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Change management

Process improvement

Workforce reporting

HR policies knowledge

Public sector experience

Organised and adaptable

Defence familiarity

Job description

We are looking for an experienced People Strategy Advisor to support workforce planning, HR operations and strategic people initiatives within a complex organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience in a structured public sector environment who can provide expert advice, engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels and contribute to improving people processes and workforce management.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
• Support workforce planning, people operations and strategic people initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Communicate complex and sensitive topics professionally, clearly and appropriately.
• Provide accurate, evidence-based advice and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Support organisational change and people-related projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance ways of working.
• Assist with workforce reporting and management information to support strategic planning.
• Produce high-quality written communications, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adapt to changing priorities and provide flexible support in line with business needs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous Civil Service HR experience, with a strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and workforce management practices.
• Working knowledge of HR and learning and development policies, systems and processes.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, people operations or strategic people initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills.
• Confidence communicating sensitive and complex information to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong judgement, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience improving processes, streamlining procedures and delivering efficiencies.
• Experience supporting business change and/or people change projects.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within a complex public sector or similarly structured organisation.
• Experience producing workforce reports and management information to support strategic decision-making.
• Familiarity with Defence-related environments.

Location and Working Arrangements

The role is based in Whitehall, London, with an initial onsite induction followed by hybrid working.

Onsite attendance will typically be 1–2 days per week, depending on business requirements, with Tuesday normally serving as the anchor day.

Please note that travel expenses are not payable.