The role
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Southwark skyline is an impressive sight. The incredibly diverse range of buildings, offices and social facilities make it a real mix of old and new.
With its vibrant, energetic feel, Southwark is a very attractive place to work if you relish the challenges of a dynamic and inner city context where complexity, change and energy are high.
The Role:
We’re continually looking to support the growth of talent and to develop our workforce. So our employees are given the support, knowledge and opportunities they need to develop and deliver results that really improve the quality of life for our citizens.
We have an amazing opportunity for a Strategic Human Resources Business Partner who will deliver and maintain a business focused HR service, working closely with the Strategic Director of Environment & Leisure.
Working with Southwark at an exciting time, you will be a strategic partner to both the council and HR in order to attract, retain and develop high calibre people to the organisation creating innovative people strategies as an integral part of Environment & Leisure's business strategy.
You will have the credibility and confidence together with a detailed understanding of a complex public sector organisation to work closely with, and coach, managers to meet their current and future people needs whilst always work to make Southwark more equal and just.
This role will provide you with an opportunity to play an integral part in delivering organisational and cultural change that we believe will help us achieve our vision for a Fairer Future for our residents.
About You:
You will be a highly regarded and effective HR Business Partner with an excellent track record in supporting Directors and senior managers and have demonstrable experience of driving a strategic, proactive approach to ensure people, equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and culture is at the start of business discussions and aligns to the annual business plans across all departments.
You will need to quickly build positive and effective relationships to deliver the best outcomes and ensure the HR team have a seat at the table, their finger on the pulse and are seen as trusted advisors by the business on all people matters.
You will have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. The broad scope of the role requires a solutions-focused approach, supported by well-developed analytical planning, excellent practice knowledge and strong organisational skills. This role will require someone who is customer focused, has high standards of achievements and a curious approach to understanding and knowing the business and expertly apply that to people strategies.
If you are looking to make a difference at the local level this could be the role for you.
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
- https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
- https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 7 April 2022
Interview date: W.C 18th April 2022
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.
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