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Post Title Head of Human Resources – Corporate Services
Grade: Agenda for Change Band 8C
Salary Range: £79,466 - £85,181 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Tenure: Full Time Permanent (pro rata for part time)
Location: Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Relocation Package where appropriate
About Us
NHS Glasgow Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest health system and teaching Board in Scotland, with an annual budget of circa £4.2 billion (2023/24) it employs around 41,000 staff. We provide the full range of Acute, Mental Health, Community and Primary Care services to a diverse population of 1.2 million people in six local authority areas. Regional and national services are also provided across a range of clinical specialties.
We are looking to recruit a transformational senior manager as the Head of Human Resources for Corporate Services who has a proven track record of success, balancing implementation of strategy with operational delivery.
Our Corporate Services Directorates are critical to supporting and enabling our clinical services to provide excellent clinical care. We employ just under 4,000 people across Corporate Services, consisting of a diverse range of teams which include the Board Medical Directorate, the Board Nursing Directorate, eHealth, Corporate Communications, Finance, Human Resources and Organisational Development and Public Health.
This is an exciting time to consider joining us as we are in the recovery phase from COVID 19 and are working through our transformational healthcare strategy, ‘Moving Forward Together’, to ensure we continue to deliver better health and healthcare outcomes for the population of Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
About the Role
The post provides direct support to the Corporate Directors and their wider leadership teams, leading any Human Resources related matters within these Directorates, ensuring we have appropriate workforce supply and maximising staff experience.
This post also supports the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development with the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Remuneration Committee and Executive and Senior Manager Performance Appraisal cycle.
With a professional and performance management link to the Depute Director of Human Resources, the post holder will also operate as a key member of the Human Resources and Organisational Development’s senior team and will be expected to work collegiately with the other Heads of Human Resources on a wide range of matters.
Our Heads of Human Resources also have an important role to play supporting the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development to develop and deliver our workforce strategy and workforce plans which support the development of a skilled and engaged workforce capable of delivering high quality and person centred care to patients.
We are seeking to appoint a highly experienced and professionally qualified Head of Human Resources, with a proven track record of leading and supporting change, working within an organisation with multiple stakeholders and ensuring the highest quality Human Resources service provision. The versatility of style and the confidence to operate at a senior level in a complex and changeable NHS environment will be critical in this role.
We are seeking an individual who can act as a strategic change agent supporting the forward planning, modernisation, engagement and performance of the workforce. The successfully appointed candidate will bring a fresh, forward-thinking and collaborative approach to developing and driving high performance and innovative practice across our Human Resources function.
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join us who will bring the right value set and leadership competencies expected in a person centred environment.
The role demands an individual who can bring a track record that demonstrates a relentless focus and ambition for the delivery of best in class Human Resources services with the need to continually improve outcomes to provide safe, high quality, cost effective services with a person centred approach to patients and our staff.
Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise in Human Resources management, strategy and policy development including service improvement and sustainability, financial and capacity planning along with a proven record of implementation of organisation redesign and change. You will be educated to a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent relevant experience). Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is essential.
The post has multiple competing demands and therefore candidates must have proven experience of working at a senior level in a Human Resources leadership role in an organisation of similar scale and complexity, whether within the NHS or wider Public /Private sector. Inspiring and credible communication and influencing skills are all essential attributes.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
We look forward to receiving your application.
More information about the Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Candidate Information Pack.
If you would like to find out more about this role before applying please contact:
Natalie Smith, Depute Director of Human Resources natalie.smith5@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or
Anne MacPherson, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development anne.macpherson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
The Recruitment Process Key Note Dates:
- Closing date for applications: 23.59 Sunday, 25th August 2024
- Interviews are scheduled to take place: 13th/18th September 2024
- Shortlisted candidates: Preliminary Assessment stage will take place early September 2024
Further Information:
- Application Process: Candidates are invited to apply via the NHS Scotland Recruitment system. NHS Scotland does not accept CVs; instead, candidates must click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the NHS Scotland job portal NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page to access, complete, and submit the online application form.
- Further Information and Assistance: For further details on how to apply and to complete the NHS Scotland Online Application Form, visit NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Jobs Page , select Employer > Greater Glasgow and Clyde > Job Type > Executive Level > Job Reference No. 186205.
- Equality and Diversity Commitment: NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is to have a workforce that is truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.
- Right to Work in the UK: Regardless of nationality, all candidates must undergo a Right to Work in the UK check as part of the recruitment process. From 1st July 2021, proof of EU Settlement status will be required to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK. Further information can be found at EU Settlement Scheme.
- Armed Forces Covenant: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to be a Forces Friendly Employer. The organisation supports applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience, and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
- Disability Confident Employer: As a Disability Confident Employer, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to ensuring that prospective candidates are not disadvantaged during the recruitment and selection process. Reasonable adjustments are offered throughout all stages of the recruitment process. For further information or support, please contact Heather Silvester, Recruitment Lead, at heather.silvester@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.