The role

Are you passionate about data and ready to make a real impact? Southwark Council is entering an exciting phase of change with a new ERP system, and we’re looking for an HR Data Consultant to help shape the future of our data processes and insights.

What you'll be doing:

Working as part of a small, specialist team, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and delivering HR data insights, working closely with HR and wider business functions.
You’ll take ownership of analysing, modelling, and presenting HR data in engaging formats - from written reports to dynamic dashboards.
Your work will ensure data quality, drive process improvements, and influence key decisions at the Council.
You’ll be joining a small specialist team with responsibility for both HR Data Insights, and Systems Management.
Your expertise will also contribute to shaping significant change in the HR Data landscape.

What we're looking for:

Proven HR Data Consultant experience in data management, reporting, and delivering insights that add value and impact.
A good understanding of HR processes and procedures.
A proactive approach to solving problems and continuous improvement.
The ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders and flex your communication style.
Strong planning, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks seamlessly and organise workloads in a structured and logical way.
Mastery of Microsoft Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.
Experience delivering quick-turnaround data requests, including for statutory bodies like the Office of National Statistics.

Additional details

This role is fixed term for 12 months maternity cover.

Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with time split between working from home 2 days per week and our Tooley Street office 3 days per week.

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 28/06/2026 at 23:59*

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview date: to be arranged

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