Assistant Director of People and Culture
Key information
Salary: circa £135,000
Grade: 15
Contract type: Permanent
Reference: ADPC/05
Contract details: Full - Time
Interview date: Final Interview Panel Dates 29 and 30 July 2026
Application closing date:
Assistant Director of People and Culture
The GLA plays a role in many areas of London life. The Mayor is responsible for a significant budget of over £20billion, impacting on the lives of Londoners every day.
London is best served by a GLA that is equal, diverse, representative and inclusive. Being an inclusive organisation is central to our values. We want all our staff to have the same positive experience of working, progressing and feeling they belong in the GLA.
The Assistant Director of People and Culture is the senior leader responsible for the shaping workforce strategy, organisational culture and people capability across the GLA. They create the conditions for high performance, inclusion and engagement. Operating in a complex, politically accountable environment, our new Assistant Director will act as a trusted adviser to the corporate management team, chief officer, Mayor and London Assembly. Strategic influence, sound judgement and evidence-based insight will underpin the strong relationships required across the GLA group and with trade unions.
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The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.
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