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Are you a Human Resources or Organisational Development Professional with leadership experience in a complex organisation? If so, and you are ready to move to a director position in a forward looking health board, then we want to hear from you. In line with health systems across Scotland and the UK, NHS Borders is facing the need to adapt to meet the future needs of the Borders population within challenges associated with demographics, growing expectations, developing technologies and restricted resources. The Board and Executive Team is therefore facing a significant responsibility to provide the right leadership for the organisation through a significant service and workforce transformation process, which will also address the Board’s current financial deficit. NHS Borders is a fully integrated territorial board serving a population of 116,900 (2022 Census). We have a workforce of approximately 4000 staff delivering healthcare services. This is a time of significant change and opportunity as we work through major service and workforce transformation. We are looking for an inspiring individual with a broad range of strategic and professional skills, with vision, drive and passion, and who is a strategic thinker with the ability to earn the confidence and respect necessary to bring about real change within the Board as well as influencing and shaping workforce strategy at regional and national level. As Director of People & Culture you will plan and take forward a workforce strategy which integrates with and supports the Board’s service and financial planning. You will share responsibility for shaping and delivering the values, strategic objectives and corporate management of NHS Borders and contribute to joint working at regional and national levels within NHS Scotland. You will need Fellow CIPD membership or equivalent, together with proven leadership, communication and analytical skills. We are located in the large, scenic Scottish Borders area. It’s a great place to live and work. Work eligibility and criminal records check Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a “regulated role”, your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate the right to work. Evidence can be provided via various visas, EU settled or pre-settled status, etc. If you do not have the necessary eligibility, sponsorship may be possible under a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the role meets threshold criteria. Please ensure you have confirmed your right to work before submitting your application. PLEASE NOTE: This advert will close at midday on the closing date specified. We are unable to accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early. 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. Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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