At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.
People & Culture Commercial Assistant Manager
People & Culture (P&C) sits at the heart of Grant Thornton UK, supporting a firm of around 5,500 people. This role sits within the Chief People Officer's office, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, and combines commercial analysis with the operational rigour that keeps P&C running smoothly day to day.
The role combines the analytical, presentation-led work of turning data and insight into decision-ready materials, and the operational discipline of budgets, governance and project tracking that make sure P&C's priorities actually land. You'll support across all People & Culture priorities, managing project trackers, building and interpreting analysis and supporting with the preparation of materials for SLT and board meetings, and own the mechanics – budgets, meeting cadence, action tracking and delivery trackers – that keep the CPO's priorities visible and on track.
This role is suited to someone who is equally comfortable with numbers and narrative, brings real project management discipline, and is confident using AI tools - whether that's interrogating data, drafting first cuts of papers, or keeping trackers current. You'll work closely with the Chief of Staff and Chief People Officer, as well as the People Data Reporting Manager and P&C leadership team.
In this role, you'll gain direct exposure to the Chief People Officer, the Chief of Staff and senior P&C leadership, and support the analytical and operational levers that shape decisions across the firm. You'll build a broad network across P&C, Finance and the wider business, and the credibility that comes with being trusted with senior-level material – alongside the chance to build a genuinely hybrid skill set across commercial analysis, project management and AI-enabled ways of working, and to shape your next move within P&C or more widely.
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We're looking for someone who combines strong attention to detail with project management experience, is fluent with AI tools, and is confident interpreting and presenting data, a numerical degree or accountancy qualification would be beneficial. You'll be:
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Grant Thornton provides audit, tax, and advisory services, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. They also focus on empowering their people with opportunity, an inclusive culture, and work-life balance.