Deputy Head of HR

Salary MG4 up to £95k

Permanent | Bromley | Hybrid Working

Bromley Council is seeking an experienced and credible Deputy Head of HR who can lead confidently across employee relations and organisational development, while supporting a modern, proactive Business Partnering service. This is a key leadership post in one of London’s largest boroughs, ideal for someone who enjoys working across ER, OD, workforce strategy, and HR operations.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a central role in delivering a responsive, insight‑led and values‑based HR service. You will:

• Provide strategic advice on complex and high‑risk ER matters, ensuring robust, fair, and legally compliant decisions.
• Lead and influence organisational development and culture‑building activity, supporting leadership development, engagement, and change.
• Strengthen and support our HR Business Partnering model, empowering managers, and driving consistency across services.
• Oversee and ensure high standards across HR Business Services, including recruitment, onboarding, pay, grading, and reward.
• Shape and develop workforce planning.
• Support clear, modern HR governance through policy development and assurance.
• Champion digital HR improvement, working with the Systems Lead to streamline processes and enhance user experience.

We’re looking for a credible senior HR leader with strong employment law expertise and the ability to provide confident, strategic advice on complex employee relations matters. You will also bring experience in Business Partnering, organisational development, workforce planning, modern HR operations and digital improvement, while demonstrating strong leadership, influence, and Bromley’s REAL Values.

This is a genuinely influential senior HR role where you will shape how a major London council leads, supports, and develops its workforce. You’ll have the platform to drive both strong ER practice and meaningful organisational development, modernise HR services, improve how data and insight are used, and help build a confident, positive, and values‑driven culture. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, lead talented HR professionals, and contribute directly to transformation across a large and complex organisation.

We offer hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive environment that empowers you to deliver real impact.

Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please submit your application and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th March 2026.

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment. We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme;
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