Director of People & Culture/Deputy Chief Executive
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
As a key member of the Executive Management Team, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure our workforce is skilled, motivated and supported to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for the Shetland community. You will play a pivotal role in shaping organisational culture, delivering workforce transformation, and ensuring strong staff governance and partnership working is in place across the Board.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the workforce to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.
- Shape organisational culture and drive workforce transformation.
- Ensure strong staff governance and partnership working across the Board.
- Support the organisation in navigating strategic changes like Public Sector Reform.
- Maintain operational tempo and focus to achieve strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Experience in delivering strategic workforce and cultural change.
- Strong track record of success in similar roles.
- Values-driven leader with a compassionate and inclusive leadership style.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and maintain focus on operational tempo.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Proven experience in a senior management position.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
Skills
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Political acumen and resilience.
- Leadership and management skills.
Benefits
- Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum.
- Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available.
Pay
Salary Range: Band 9 - £127,521 - £133,044
Schedule
Permanent Position