Deputy assistant director, people

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Sector: Human Resources
Role: Assistant
Contract Type: Fixed term
Hours: Part Time

Key information
Salary: £89,041 (pay award pending)
Grade:
Contract type: Fixed Term, Secondment
Reference: DADP
Contract details: 12 months FTC/ Secondment
Interview date: TBC
Application closing date: Sun, 27/04/2025 - 23:59

Deputy Assistant Director, People

Corporate Resources and Business Improvement
The Corporate Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Executive Director Dianne Tranmer. It's responsible for: People Function, Business Improvement, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit, Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group.

About the Team
The People Function is responsible for the development and oversight of the people strategy, building on the identified people priorities. The team consists of: Capability & Learning, Employee Relations, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture, HR Business Partnering, Performance and Governance, Reward, Talent and Leadership, and Strategic Resourcing. The team works closely with the colleagues in TfL who deliver routine transactional HR processes.

About the role
This role is focused on:

1. Effectively providing joint leadership to the People Function, across a number of corporate matters.
2. Effectively leading, setting direction and supporting 3-4 teams in the People Function, which includes:

• Capability & Learning
• Employee Relations
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Culture
• HR Business Partnering
• Performance and Governance
• Reward
• Talent and Leadership
• Strategic Resourcing

Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

1. Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through extensive and high-level strategic experience within human resources management.
2. A successful track record of leading a HR function and achievement at a senior level in developing and implementing human resources and organisational development policies in a comparable high profile and complex organisation.
3. Able to operate in a political environment and quickly gain credibility with senior stakeholders including politicians.
4. Proven experience of developing and delivering staff engagement and organisational development programmes to successfully improve employee engagement in an organisation.
5. Successful track record of staff management and ability to motivate a team of people to achieve a high level of performance, particularly in a changing organisational environment.
6. Proven success in developing and leading initiatives to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

How to apply
If you would like to apply for the role you'll need to submit:

• an online application
• a supporting statement (1500 words) as part of your application, outlining how you meet the essential criteria as well as the competencies outlined in the advert.

If you have questions about the role
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, Laura Heywood would be happy to speak to you.

Assessment process
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: TBC.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Benefits
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information
Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying:

• On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;
• successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and
• at least 18 months service with the GLA.

If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.

If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see.

Company
Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding job, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of Londoners.

In return, we offer great working conditions, competitive salaries, generous annual leave and pension schemes, and more.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we try to make sure our workforce reflects this diversity at every level. We also want to make sure that our workforce takes pride in what they do.

Our approach to equality
We want City Hall to be a workplace where every employee is treated with respect, and where there is no bullying or harassment.

• we encourage and support different equality groups, who do everything possible to stop discrimination
• we have a general duty to promote equality through our policies and initiatives
• all staff attend a course to understand what diversity and inclusion means within their role, and how to challenge unsuitable behaviour at work
• we take accusations of bullying and harassment very seriously. We look into all complaints quickly, fairly and in strict confidence. If the complaints are backed up, we will take disciplinary action.

This dignity at work policy has the full support of the Mayor, Assembly, Head of Paid Service, senior management team and UNISON.

Code of ethics
Our staff are expected to meet the highest standards of conduct. These are set out in our Code of Ethics and Standards for Staff.

• being professional, politically impartial, respecting confidentiality and complying with the law
• using public money efficiently and effectively
• promoting equal opportunities and stopping discrimination
• meeting high performance standards
• fair treatment and disciplinary and grievance procedures
• a healthy and safe working environment.

Why we support fair pay
We have conducted studies on the impact of fair pay policies on business. These studies found clear evidence that employers who supported fair pay benefited in many ways.

Diversity and Inclusion Management Board
Making sure we have a diverse, fair and inclusive workforce is an important goal for us. We have set up a Diversity and Inclusion Management Board to make sure this happens.

• lead on issues of equality, diversity and inclusion
• make recommendations on strategy, policy and best practice
• promote inclusion activities in line with our corporate vision and values

Diversity and Inclusion Action Standard
To make sure there is a consistent approach to workforce diversity and inclusion across the GLA Group, we have developed a set of common practices and standards called the Diversity and Inclusion Action Standard.

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave (in addition to statutory public holidays), pro rata for part-time
• incremental salary scheme (below director level)
• a range of flexible working arrangements allowing staff to balance work and home commitments, including a flexible hours scheme, job-sharing and remote working
• three days per year of volunteering leave
• interest-free season ticket loan
• interest-free childcare fees loan
• interest-free bicycle loan
• interest-free tenancy deposit loan
• interest-free gym loans
• cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• health screening
• employee assistance programme.

Learning and development
We are dedicated to improving our employees' skills and expertise, and invest in learning and development for all our staff.

We offer:

• a range of professional, career and personal development courses
• flexible learning methods to suit individual preferences and learning needs
• secondments
• staff networks
• access to funding for accredited qualifications
• learning resources.

Staff networks and social life
You will have the chance to get involved in our active staff networks including the Race Equity Network, Women’s Network, LGBT+ Network, Christian Network, Staff Network for Disability and Parents and Carers Network.

Our staff run a diverse range of clubs and interest groups, including the GLA football team, cricket team, running club and film club.

We also have a social committee who organise events throughout the year, including quiz nights and themed cocktail evenings in London’s Living Room. A highlight of these events is the staff Christmas party.