About The Role
Tower Hamlets is recruiting a Head of HR Business Partnering to lead a high‑performing HR partnering service that supports Corporate Directors, Directors and their leadership teams.
This is a senior leadership role with both breadth and depth, responsible for shaping how HR works across the organisation, not just delivering services.
What you’ll do
* Lead and develop a high-quality HR partnering function that delivers consistent, professional advice across all directorates
* Translate the People Strategy into real delivery and impact across services
* Ensure leaders are confident, capable and supported to manage people effectively
* Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, elected Members and committees
* Lead workforce insight and reporting that enables better, data‑led decisions
* Support complex organisational change with credible, pragmatic HR leadership
What we’re looking for
* Strong senior HR partnering leadership experience in a large, complex organisation
* Excellent understanding of employment practice and organisational change
* Ability to influence and challenge at Director and executive level
* A collaborative, outcome‑focused leader who can work across boundaries
Our Benefits
* Competitive salary £84,459 to £92,332
* Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
* Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
* Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
* Staff money‑saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
* Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
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