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Talent Adviser
Organisation: Greater London Authority
Job Title
Talent Adviser Reference: 5018 Salary: £52,305 per annum Grade: 8 Contract Type: Permanent Location: City Hall Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 July at 23:59
About the Organisation
Working at City Hall makes a meaningful difference to the lives of Londoners. Our staff are central to the long-term planning and development of the city.
About the Role
Located within the Corporate Resources and Business Improvement directorate, led by Dianne Tranmer, this role is part of a key team responsible for:
- People Function
- Facilities Management
- Digital Experience Unit
- Technology Group
- Information Governance
- Executive Support Team
- Leadership of all shared services across the GLA Group
The Talent Adviser will play a critical role in driving talent strategy, leadership development, and organisational capability.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be tasked with:
- Advising on strategic talent planning, including succession planning and leadership development.
- Supporting employee engagement, performance management, and organisational change initiatives.
- Working closely with senior leadership to align people strategies with business objectives.
- Enhancing the attractiveness and effectiveness of talent programs in the organisation.
- Collaborating with teams to ensure efficient delivery of HR services and continuous improvement in business practices.
Qualifications and Experience
You should have:
- A strong background in HR, talent development, or organisational development.
- Experience in strategic HR advisory, change management, or employee engagement.
- A track record of delivering high-impact talent initiatives.
- Knowledge of workforce planning and competency frameworks.
- An understanding of public sector HR practices, preferably within a central government or large municipal environment.
- Familiarity with the principles of inclusive leadership, equality, and diversity.
- Professional HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD) and workplace coaching capabilities are desirable.
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Requirements
You must possess these essential criteria:
| 1. Strategic Talent Planning | Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing talent and succession planning strategies. |
|---|---|
| 2. Leadership Development | Proven ability to design and deliver leadership development initiatives. |
| 3. Analytical Skills | Experience using data-driven insights to guide HR strategy. |
| 4. Change Management | Ability to guide organisations through transformation and manage organisational change. |
| 5. Collaboration Skills | Excellent stakeholder management and partnership skills at all levels. |
| 6. External Awareness | Knowledge of current trends shaping HR and talent function in public sector and beyond. |
Why Join the Greater London Authority?
- Flexible Working: As agreed with your manager, staff work hybrid up to 3 days a week in City Hall—balancing home and office work.
- Equality & Inclusion: London’s diversity is its strength; we actively promote equality across age, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, and more.
- Career Growth: Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Strong commitment to attracting underrepresented groups, including BAME communities.
- Work-Flexible Options: Opportunities for job sharing or flexible working arrangements.
- Benefits: An outstanding package including: • 30 days’ annual leave • Interest-free season ticket loan • Interest-free bicycle loan • Career-average GLA pension scheme
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How to Apply
You will need to submit your application through the online recruitment system. Required documents are:
- ** Updated CV** – Maximum 1st file size: 1.5MB.
- Personal Statement (maximum 1,500 words), clearly addressing the advertised essential criteria. Save your CV and Personal Statement using the format: *“[CV / Personal Statement] – applicant name - 012345” (e.g., CV – Smith_John-5018)**.
-Specify your documents in Word or PDF, and do not include photos or images.
--- Note: Personal identifiable information (such as photos) will be removed to prevent discrimination. AI-generated content could disqualify you—GLA encourages truthful applications.
Applying Through an Agency
No. Applications must be submitted only via the online GLA recruitment system.
If you need further clarification on job specifics, contact hiring manager [your name] via [your email].
For recruitment assistance, email klaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk.
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