The Appointments Panel of Greenwich Council met on Thursday 23 April 2026. The primary item scheduled for discussion was the interview process for the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development.

Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development Interviews

The panel was scheduled to conduct interviews for the position of Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development. This role is a Chief Officer C grade position within the Resources Directorate, reporting to the Director of Resources. The job purpose outlined in the provided documentation states that the post holder will provide leadership for the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) on all aspects of people and organisational change practice, to enable the Council to attract, recruit and retain the workforce required now and for the future, ensuring that the Council can deliver effective outcomes for the borough.

Key duties and responsibilities for this role include providing strategic leadership and insight on organisational development, transformational change, employee engagement, well-being, HR policies, employee relations, culture, and effective management and development practices. The Director will also act as the Council's ambassador and specialist for HR & OD services, and work with the Human Resources Senior Management Team to deliver the RBG Human Resources vision. This includes leading on the delivery of the RBG Human Resources vision, transformation and development of the team, and making recommendations for changes and managing their implementation.

The person specification for the role highlights essential requirements such as being a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or holding an equivalent degree. Significant experience in leading HR and Organisational Development in a large, complex, and unionised environment is also essential, as is experience in leading cultural change and developing strategies to support a skilled, motivated, and committed workforce. The successful candidate would need to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best HR practices, as well as an in-depth understanding of the Public Sector environment. Excellent communication, analytical, organisational, and interpersonal skills were also listed as essential.

The report pack indicated that the interviews would be held in closed session, following the exclusion of the press and public.