We have an exciting opportunity for a Change Partner to join our busy People Services & Resourcing function within the People & Culture Directorate. You will support the senior management of your allocated Directorates / Health and Social Care Partnerships with workforce planning, strategic transformation and organisational change, the development and delivery of their people plans. You will work closely with senior leadership teams in analysing people metrics and analytics to guide decision making, support organisation wide people initiatives, projects and policy implementation in line with our annual delivery plan.
You will have a graduate / post graduate qualification in HR Management or in a related business management subject, including CIPD membership at Chartered Member level, or have equivalent professional knowledge and experience gained through study and work. Your previous experience working at a senior level within an HR environment within a complex organisation, ability to think strategically, together with your knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, proven coaching skills and ability to influence at a senior level will allow you to be a confident Change Partner for your allocated Directorates / Health and Social Care Partnerships. Your ability to build good relationships with colleagues in and out with the People Function will assist you in being a champion for our People & Culture agenda and you will identify and support service improvements. Your project management experience and good communication skills will allow you to lead several projects at the same time, meeting tight deadlines.
The hours are 37 per week (full-time). Please note that full-time working hours will reduce to 36 over the next 24 months.
The role will be supporting the NHS Highland area, which also includes Argyll and Bute. Your base will be NHS Highland premises in Inverness or in the Argyll and Bute area, as agreed, with a need to attend the office in Inverness as required. Hybrid working, i.e. a mix of working from your work base and home, may be supported in line with our flexible working policies.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.