Deputy Assistant Director, People

The Corporate Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Executive Director Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for: People Function, Business Improvement, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit, Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group.

The People Function is responsible for the development and oversight of the people strategy, building on the identified people priorities. The team consists of Capability & Learning, Employee Relations, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture, HR Business Partnering, Performance and Governance, Reward, Talent and Leadership, and Strategic Resourcing. The team works closely with colleagues in TfL who deliver routine transactional HR processes.

This role is focused on:

• Effectively providing joint leadership to the People Function, across a number of corporate matters.
• Effectively leading, setting direction and supporting 3-4 teams in the People Function, which includes:

• Capability & Learning
• Employee Relations
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture
• HR Business Partnering
• Performance and Governance
• Talent and Leadership
• Strategic Resourcing

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive and high-level strategic experience within human resources management.
• A successful track record of leading a HR function and achievement at a senior level in developing and implementing human resources and organisational development policies in a comparable high profile and complex organisation.
• Able to operate in a political environment and quickly gain credibility with senior stakeholders including politicians.
• Proven experience of developing and delivering staff engagement and organisational development programmes to successfully improve employee engagement in an organisation.
• Successful track record of staff management and ability to motivate a team of people to achieve a high level of performance, particularly in a changing organisational environment.
• Proven success in developing and leading initiatives to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

If you would like to apply for the role you’ll need to submit a supporting statement (1500 words) as part of your application, outlining how you meet the essential criteria as well as the competencies outlined in the advert.

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, Laura Heywood would be happy to speak to you.

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

Londons diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects Londons diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants.