At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the council's resourcing strategy and improve workforce systems.
- Company: Tower Hamlets Council, committed to modernisation and strategic leadership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workforce planning and candidate experience in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in resourcing and HR systems with a collaborative leadership style.
The predicted salary is between 84459 - 92332 £ per year.
Tower Hamlets is recruiting a Head of Resourcing, HR Systems & Contracts to lead the council's resourcing and workforce systems. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivery, insight and modernisation.
What you'll do:
- Lead the council's resourcing strategy and workforce planning
- Oversee recruitment governance and ensure fair, compliant processes
- Drive improvements in candidate and hiring manager experience
- Lead HR systems and data, improving efficiency, insight and reporting
- Manage workforce supply, labour market insight and talent pipelines
- Ensure alignment with the workforce strategy and organisational priorities
What we're looking for:
- Strong experience in resourcing, workforce planning or HR systems
- Ability to combine strategy with delivery
- Strong understanding of compliance, risk and governance
- A collaborative leader comfortable working across the organisation
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
Head of Resourcing, HR Systems & Contracts in London employer: Job Search Place Limited
Tower Hamlets is an excellent employer, offering a strategic leadership role that empowers you to shape the council's resourcing and workforce systems. With a commitment to employee growth through our Learning Academy, generous annual leave, and flexible working arrangements, we foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises work-life balance and professional development.
We think you need these skills to ace Head of Resourcing, HR Systems & Contracts in London
Resourcing Strategy
Workforce Planning
HR Systems Management
Compliance Knowledge
Risk Management
Governance Understanding
Leadership Skills
