HR Lead-Leadership Talent and Performance

Police Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major police force in the UK is looking for an HR leader to drive talent development and performance management initiatives. The role focuses on aligning HR strategies with the People Strategy and creating inclusive leadership programs. This position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment in Scotland.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increments

28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Exclusive discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in HR management.
• Ability to design and implement strategic HR frameworks.
• Experience in technology integration for training and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR function providing strategic direction.
• Design leadership and performance management frameworks.
• Ensure integration of technology in HR service delivery.

Job description

Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities.

Over the last few months, we’ve taken the opportunity to review our HR operating model & underpinning structure and roles. As a result, we’ve got some exciting new opportunities to join our great HR team.

As part of the team working in the Human Resources Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of Human Resources to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.

We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging solutions and support to our front-line.

Key responsibilities of the role include –

• To lead a visible specialist function within HR providing strategic direction and leadership on the design and implementation of leadership, internal talent development and performance management approaches and initiatives across the organisation.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of the leadership, talent and performance management framework in alignment with the People Strategy and Strategic Workforce Plan, working collaboratively with Force executive, SPA and other stakeholders.
• To ensure key learning around the use of technology can be built into service delivery models for leadership, talent, development and performance management, ensuring the Service maximises the potential to offer a diverse and modern array of learning and development opportunities to increase leadership development and capacity.
• To drive the Service ambition that our Leadership and talent programme creates leaders that are inclusive and innovative and our approach to performance management optimising colleague productivity and development

For full information including responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland Career site.

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 4083

Applications close at midday on the 11th August 2025