Do you see yourself playing a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant workforce data across a large organisation? Can you use your experience to maintain robust governance and control of establishment data, ensuring compliance and accuracy? Does the idea of joining a collaborative and supportive team focused on continuous improvement and service excellence appeal to you? If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled, detail‑focused Establishment Control Officer to join our HR Governance & Assurance team at Southwark Council. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the integrity of the Council’s workforce data and ensuring strong governance across our establishment control processes. You will support managers across the organisation, helping to ensure workforce structures are accurate, compliant, and aligned to financial controls. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic workforce planning, strengthen data quality, and support the delivery of robust audit and assurance processes.
As An Establishment Control Officer, You Will
- Maintain accurate establishment data within HR systems (e.g., SAP), including organisational structures, cost centres and positions.
- Ensure compliance with governance and control processes for all changes to the establishment.
- Work closely with Finance colleagues to validate funding for new posts and monitor establishment spend against budgets.
- Produce high‑quality reports, dashboards and analysis to support senior decision‑making.
- Act as a key point of contact for HR, Finance and service managers, providing expert guidance on establishment processes.
- Support workforce planning activity, including restructures and scenario modelling.
- Prepare documentation to support internal and external audits.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support system enhancements and testing relating to establishment functionality.
- Deliver training and guidance to managers across the organisation.
About You
- Experience working with HR systems (e.g., SAP or other ERP systems) and managing workforce data.
- A strong understanding of establishment control, governance and financial alignment.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including reporting and dashboard creation.
- Experience supporting workforce planning activities and organisational change.
- Confidence producing audit‑ready documentation and working within compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
You Will Be
- Analytical, organised and highly detail‑oriented.
- Comfortable working with complex datasets and translating them into meaningful insights.
- A collaborative team player who can build strong relationships across HR, Finance and services.
- Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality outcomes.
- Passionate about supporting effective workforce planning and governance.
About the Team
The role sits within a newly created team focused on delivering accurate and well‑governed establishment control services that support organisational efficiency and financial accountability. We work collaboratively with managers to ensure workforce data is robust, compliant and aligned with strategic priorities. The team promotes a culture of continuous improvement and offers opportunities to develop skills in workforce planning, data analysis and governance within a supportive and professional environment.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sana Kamani at sana.kamani@southwark.gov.uk.
Additional Information
- One permanent position.
- Hours of work: 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Benefits And More Information
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timeline
Advert close date: 11:59 pm on Wednesday 29th July 2026.Shortlisting date and interview date are to be confirmed.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you must meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
- Those currently in care, or who have previously been in care.
- Individuals who consider themselves disabled or who have a long‑term health condition.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We house over 18,300 businesses, including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and support a young, diverse and growing population. Southwark is committed to making our borough just and fair, taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our refreshed borough plan and the Southwark Stands Together initiative underpin everything we do.
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