Head of Resourcing, HR Systems & Contracts

Lead how we attract, manage and understand our workforce

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.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.