OverviewDirector of People & Culture, Grade F, NHS Tayside. We are seeking an extraordinary leader to step into the role of Director of People & Culture who will lead with integrity and compassion, fostering a culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and supported. Equity, diversity and inclusion will be an operational approach, not just a goal.As a member of the Chief Executive Team, you will share corporate accountability for leading health and care across Tayside and play a key role in delivering our strategic vision. You will lead the People & Culture programme with strategic oversight across NHS Tayside and in collaboration with our three Health and Social Care Partnerships. You will work in partnership with staff side colleagues, uphold our Partnership Promise, and ensure the right conditions for our people to thrive, aligned with the NHS Scotland Staff Governance Standard.We are looking for a dynamic, credible system leader with a track record of delivering results across complex environments. You should bring deep People & Culture expertise, emotional intelligence, and an appetite for innovation and system-wide reform. Political acumen and a strong public service ethos are essential, as is the ability to inspire confidence and drive lasting improvement.ResponsibilitiesLead the People & Culture programme for NHS Tayside with strategic oversight across NHS Tayside and collaboration with the Health and Social Care Partnerships.Drive culture, workforce planning, development, and engagement initiatives that align with the NHS Scotland Staff Governance Standard.Partner with staff side colleagues and uphold the Partnership Promise to create conditions for staff to thrive.Provide leadership and strategic direction on workforce reforms across complex health and care systems.Represent the department and contribute to the Chief Executive Team’s accountability for health and care leadership in the region.Qualifications & ExperienceProven track record in senior People & Culture leadership roles within large, complex organisations.Demonstrated ability to deliver results across system-wide reform initiatives.Strong emotional intelligence, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.Political acuity and a strong public service ethic.Employment DetailsLocation: Dundee, Scotland, United KingdomEmployment type: Full-timeSeniority level: ExecutiveJob function: OtherIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareEquality & DiversityNHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among the workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Note: All applications will be acknowledged and treated in the strictest confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr