Strategic HR & Governance Lead

Scottish Police Authority; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Rewards and discounts network

Job summary

Scottish Police Authority seeks an experienced HR professional to provide strategic governance advice on human resources and health & safety for the Authority's Members and executive team. You will influence policy, support workforce governance, and work with Police Scotland and non-executive Members to ensure compliant, value-driven practice.

The role emphasises employee relations, pay and conditions negotiations, and partnerships with workforce bodies, with opportunities for development within

Qualifications

• Strategic HR governance and employee relations experience.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver credible advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR and Health & Safety governance advice to SPA Members and the executive team.
• Support workforce governance oversight and develop initiatives, policies and practices.
• Lead or support negotiations on pay and terms and conditions of service.
• Work with workforce bodies and partner organisations to improve collaboration.
• Contribute to staff development, wellbeing initiatives and career progression.

Skills

HR governance

Employee relations

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

CIPD experience

Education

CIPD qualification/experience

Job description

Scottish Police Authority seeks an experienced HR professional to provide strategic governance advice on human resources and health & safety for the Authority's Members and executive team. You will influence policy, support workforce governance, and work with Police Scotland and non-executive Members to ensure compliant, value-driven practice.

The role emphasises employee relations, pay and conditions negotiations, and partnerships with workforce bodies, with opportunities for development within