Chief People & Culture Officer

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead the People & Culture Directorate in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will have significant senior management experience and qualifications as a Chartered Member of CIPD or equivalent. Responsibilities include driving NHS Grampian’s People Strategy, ensuring compliance with national policy, and championing employee wellbeing and engagement. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in a complex, comparable organisation.
• Proven expertise in workforce strategy and organisational change.
• High integrity, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of NHS Grampian’s People Strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership across People & Culture.
• Champion staff wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce strategy

Employee relations

Change management

Communication

Partnership working

Education

Chartered Member of CIPD

Master's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Director of People & Culture to lead the People & Culture Directorate in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate will have significant senior management experience and qualifications as a Chartered Member of CIPD or equivalent. Responsibilities include driving NHS Grampian’s People Strategy, ensuring compliance with national policy, and championing employee wellbeing and engagement. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional growth.