Head of People and Business Partnering Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 42.28 per hour Job Ref: OR8746 Responsibilities Shape and drive the people agenda, contributing to organisational transformation and workforce planning. Lead, develop, and manage HR business partnering services to deliver a strategic, customer-focused HR service across the council. Ensure the alignment of HR practices with organisational objectives, enabling a high-performance culture and effective people management. Act as a senior advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance. Support the development and implementation of strategic workforce initiatives, including workforce planning, talent management, organisational design, and change management. Oversee the development of departmental people plans to ensure workforce priorities are identified, planned for, and delivered. Contribute to the overall leadership and management of the HR function and make a proactive contribution to the development of HR strategy and policy. Establish strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders across directorates, acting as a strategic partner and critical friend. Work collaboratively with senior leadership teams to identify workforce challenges and opportunities, providing insight and practical HR solution