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Post Title Head of Human Resources – Estates and Facilities
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 Estates and Facilities who has a proven track record of success, balancing implementation of strategy with operational delivery.
Our Estates and Facilities Directorate is critical to supporting and enabling our clinical services to provide excellent clinical care. We employ in excess of 5,200 people, consisting of a diverse range of services which include Central Decontamination Unit, Portering, Catering, Domestic, Laundry, Transport, Capital Development and Estate Management.
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 Director of Estates and Facilities and the wider leadership team across Estates and Facilities, leading any Human Resources related matters within this Directorate, ensuring we have appropriate workforce supply and maximising staff experience.
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 via natalie.smith5@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Tom Steele, Director of Estates and Facilities via tom.steele@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
The Recruitment Process Key Note Dates:
- Closing date for applications: 12noon 20th March 2024
- Interviews are scheduled to take place: Wednesday 10th April 2024 ( in person )
- Shortlisted candidates: Preliminary Assessment stage will take place end March /early April
Find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk
Additional Information
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.
Regardless of nationality the recruitment process for all candidates includes a Right to Work in the UK check. EU Settlement Scheme: As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.