Head of Pay, Reward & Performance

Shape reward, performance and transparency at scale

Tower Hamlets is recruiting a Head of Pay, Reward & Performance to lead the council’s pay, reward and performance approach.

This role is central to building trust, ensuring fairness, and enabling evidence‑based decision making.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and implementation of the pay and reward strategy
• Oversee job evaluation and ensure consistency, transparency and integrity
• Lead the council’s approach to pay transparency and reporting
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on reward, risk and labour market insight
• Build strong HR performance reporting and data-driven decision making
• Ensure compliance with legislation and support financial sustainability

 What we’re looking for

•  Senior experience in pay, reward or workforce analytics
• Strong analytical and financial capability
• Experience advising at senior leadership and political level
• Ability to lead a specialist team and deliver measurable outcomes

• 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.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.