Head of Organisational Effectiveness

About The Role

Build culture, capability and future talent

Tower Hamlets is recruiting a Head of Organisational Effectiveness to lead organisational development, learning and workforce inclusion.

This role is central to building a high‑performing organisation and supporting transformation.

What you’ll do

• Lead the organisational development and learning strategy
• Build leadership capability and support culture change across the council
• Deliver a high‑quality learning offer for leaders, managers and employees
• Support transformation programmes with OD expertise and insight
• Develop workforce planning, succession and talent development approaches
• Embed inclusion and ensure access to development opportunities

What we’re looking for

• Strong senior OD or L&D leadership experience
• Experience leading large-scale organisational change
• Excellent influencing and facilitation skills
• A focus on outcomes and measurable impact.

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.

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