The role
Key Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate and deliver HROD Projects:
- You'll manage and execute HR and Organisational Development projects of all sizes and complexities
- Your work will directly support our workforce strategy (People Plan), people management, and the broader objectives of our borough’s Delivery Plan
- Your efforts will help ensure we meet business needs effectively and in a timely way
Engage with key stakeholders:
- Develop and lead consultation with senior managers, staff groups, staff networks, and the recognised Trade Unions.
- Your role will be crucial in addressing a wide range of people matters and fostering a culture of collaboration and understanding.
Provide professional HR advice:
- Offer leaders at all levels timely, appropriate, and professional HR guidance on employee and workforce issues
- Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping a supportive and productive work environment.
- You’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of our HR wider offer, ensuring that we always strive for excellence.
How will you make an impact as our HR Project Officer?
- Practical experience in providing HR advisory services or project delivery ideally gained from working in a Local Authority or the Public Sector.
- CIPD Level 3 or 5 or a willingness to work towards certification is preferable.
- A good grasp of operational delivery of high-quality HR services, processes, systems, technology and outcomes
- The ability to respond to inquiries from managers and employees, interpreting HR policies and regulations to provide clear, concise guidance
- The capability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of attention to detail while meeting deadlines
- Able to cultivate a solution orientated mind-set and approach to work
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with managers and employees
- This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.
Additional salary details
Are you passionate about making a positive impact through high-quality Human Resources (HR) services? At Southwark Council, we are looking for a dedicated HR Project Officer to be a cornerstone of our HR Policy and Projects team. In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our efforts to build a thriving, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Here at the council, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. As an HR Project Officer, you’ll play a vital role in promoting these values and helping us build a brighter future for our workforce.
About Southwark Council
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough strategy and focus on Southwark Stands Together (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and our internal workers to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on 9th July 2024
Interview and Presentation Date: 16th of July 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
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