Strategic HR Business Partner
Vox Network Consultants · South East London, Greater London
Strategic HR Business Partner at Vox Network Consultants, based in South East London, Greater London. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- South East London, Greater London
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
Reference V85104120
About the role
Strategic HR Business Partner
Location: South East London
Rate: £450 per day Umbrella
Contract: 3 months initially, ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Working Pattern: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a busy HR and Organisational Development function within a South East London local authority.
The successful candidate will act as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders and Directorate Management Teams, providing advice and support across workforce strategy, organisational change and people management.
Key Responsibilities
Location: South East London
Rate: £450 per day Umbrella
Contract: 3 months initially, ongoing
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Working Pattern: TBC
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Strategic HR Business Partner to join a busy HR and Organisational Development function within a South East London local authority.
The successful candidate will act as a strategic HR partner to senior leaders and Directorate Management Teams, providing advice and support across workforce strategy, organisational change and people management.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the strategic HR lead for designated directorates, working closely with senior leaders.
- Develop and deliver workforce strategies aligned with service and organisational priorities.
- Lead workforce planning and provide advice on organisational design and future workforce requirements.
- Support and lead restructures, organisational change and service transformation.
- Provide strategic advice on complex people and organisational issues.
- Use workforce data and organisational insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Support leadership capability, organisational culture and performance.
- Work closely with Trade Unions and other key stakeholders on consultation and organisational change.
- Contribute to wider HR, OD and corporate transformation programmes.
- Work collaboratively with Employee Relations, Organisational Development and other HR teams.
- Strong experience working as a Senior or Strategic HR Business Partner.
- Experience supporting senior leaders and/or Directorate Management Teams.
- Proven experience in workforce planning, organisational design and restructures.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law and Trade Union engagement.
- Experience using workforce data and insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience within a large, complex organisation, ideally within local government or the wider public sector.
- CIPD qualification or equivalent senior-level HR experience.
Reference: V85104120 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via Vox Network Consultants
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