Assistant Chief Officer (Human Resources and Organisational Development) - GLA14055

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health and social care partnership in Glasgow is seeking an exceptional Assistant Chief Officer for Human Resources and Organisational Development. The role involves leading HR initiatives and managing a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have senior HR leadership experience, a Masters level education, and CIPD membership. This challenging position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on public service values.

Qualifications

• Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to inspire high-performing teams and influence decisions.
• Experience in politically sensitive and unionised environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational delivery of HR and OD services.
• Shape and implement the HR strategic plan.
• Manage a budget of around £5 million.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Strategic planning

Organisational change

Employee relations

Partnership working

Education

Masters level education or equivalent

Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD

Job description

Job Description

Role: Assistant Chief Officer (Human Resources and Organisational Development)
Contract Status: Permanent
GCC Salary: Grade 11 / LDR3b, £104,402.32 - £118,643.51, Hours per week: 35
NHS Salary: Band 8D: £103,764 - £108,206, Hours per week: 37

Glasgow City HSCP is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to take on the role of Assistant Chief Officer – Human Resources and Organisational Development. This is a pivotal position within the Resources Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Depute Chief Officer – Finance and Resources, and forming a key part of the HSCP Executive and Senior Management Teams. The successful candidate will also maintain professional and performance links with both NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Glasgow City Council HR leadership.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the strategic and operational delivery of HR and OD services across one of Scotland’s most complex and dynamic health and social care partnerships. You will be responsible for shaping and implementing the HR strategic plan, driving workforce change initiatives, and ensuring alignment with both local and national objectives. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a culture that promotes person-centred care, staff wellbeing, and organisational excellence.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 110 staff across HR, Learning and Development, Health and Safety, and Organisational Development, managing a combined budget of around £5 million. Your remit will include workforce planning, performance management, service redesign, and the consistent application of HR policies and governance standards across both NHS and Council frameworks.

We are looking for a candidate with a strong track record of senior HR leadership in a complex, multi-professional environment. You will be educated to Masters level or equivalent, with Chartered Membership or Fellowship of the CIPD. You will bring extensive experience in strategic planning, organisational change, employee relations, and partnership working. Your ability to lead through influence, inspire high-performing teams, and deliver results in a politically sensitive and unionised environment will be critical to your success.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires resilience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to public service values. If you are ready to shape the future of HR and OD in Glasgow City HSCP and make a lasting impact on the lives of staff and service users alike,
we would love to hear from you.

This is an integrated position as part of the HSCP, the successful applicant may choose to be appointed to the post under the terms and conditions of either Glasgow City Council or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Recruitment to this role is being supported by Eden Scott. Applicants are invited to contact Eden Scott in the first instance for further information about this role.

Contact: Sarah Gracie, Associate Director on 07999421314 or via email - [e-mail].

Working for us!

For more information on Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCC) or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, please visit the following websites:

GCC Website and GCC Conditions of Service

NHS Website and NHS Conditions of Service

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