People Manager

People Manager
People and Culture Department
The Balfour
Full time 37 hours per week*
Permanent
Fixed-Term contract or Secondments will be considered.**

NHS Orkney is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as a People Manager. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to lead proactive, cost-effective, and high-quality People services, contributing significantly to the overall healthcare provision in the beautiful Orkney Islands.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide effective leadership and support to the Head of People and Culture, ensuring alignment with the Board’s strategies and Annual Delivery Plan.
• Team Management: Lead and manage the People team, fostering professionalism and excellence while providing direction and support to practitioners.
• Operational Excellence: Lead the provision of an effective operational People service, ensuring adherence to professional standards and organisational objectives.
• Expert Guidance: Offer expert judgement, advice, and guidance to management teams, developing and implementing people plans that meet service needs.
• Specialist Support: Provide complex professional People guidance to all managers, addressing a range of employment matters.
• Project Leadership: Take ownership of corporate People projects, collaborating to implement strategies supporting Board objectives.
• Capability Enhancement: Continually improve People management capability, providing responsive support to service groups, integrating strategic and operational priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking healthcare organisation, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community. If you are passionate about driving positive change and supporting the wellbeing of our staff, patients, and communities, we invite you to apply.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree level in a People subject, or have a degree plus acquired relevant experience in a senior People role. Proven leadership experience within a People management function is essential, along with highly specialist knowledge in Employee Relations and Employment Law application in a multi-unionised work environment.

Orkney, nestled off the northern coast of Scotland between John O’Groats and the Shetland Isles, is a sanctuary of breathtaking views, stunning beaches, and endless miles of coastline. These enchanting islands offer a tranquil haven where you can always find your own space. Orkney's consistent reign as Scotland's top living destination for eight years running comes as no shock, drawing in individuals in pursuit of a distinctive lifestyle by its captivating beauty.

For informal enquiries don't hesitate to get in touch with Steven Phillips, Head of People and Culture by email steven.phillips@nhs.scot

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

Interview date Monday 13th of May via Microsoft Teams.

*If you wish to apply as a Secondment Opportunity, please discuss and agree with your line manager prior to submitting an application.

**Starting from 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will be reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours, and part-time staff will get a pro-rata reduction in their working hours without losing any earnings.

Although NHS Orkney will implement this change, it may not be possible to transition fully from 1 April. Therefore, there may be some areas in the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department cannot safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety. Of course, you will be remunerated accordingly.

NHS Orkney is committed to fully implementing the 37-hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.