Director of Workforce
Permanent
£86,094 - £110,296 (Executive Grade D)
Edinburgh or Glasgow
Aspen is proud to be partnering with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) to recruit an exceptional leader for the role of Director of Workforce. This is a pivotal role that sits at the heart of HIS’s strategic and operational success.
As our senior workforce professional, you will lead the development and delivery of our organisational development and workforce strategies, ensuring they are aligned with our core values and long-term goals. You will oversee the People and Workplace Directorate, providing expert leadership, corporate governance, and professional advice at Board level. Your work will be grounded in the principles of Staff Governance and will shape how we support, develop, and engage our people.
This is a highly collaborative role, working across the health and care system and in close partnership with other national NHS boards. You will play a key role in delivering a coordinated, effective, and forward-thinking approach to HR management and workforce planning at a national level.
If you are ready to drive change, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact on the future of our workforce, we would love to hear from you.
For further information and how to apply please visit: www.aspenpeople.co.uk/his
For a confidential discussion, please contact Katharine Price, Gillian Blackadder or Donogh O’Brien at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
Closing date: Monday 28th July 2025
First stage virtual interviews: Wednesday 13th August 2025 (online) PM only
Final Interviews: Friday 29th August 2025 (in person at Gyle Square, Edinburgh)