Director of People and Culture

About the role

The Director of People and Culture will lead the transformation of workplace culture across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, ensuring staff feel valued, supported and included. This senior role sits on the Executive Team and also carries system‑wide responsibility for the Subnational West region.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and embed organisational culture aligned with the board’s values.
• Improve everyday staff experience and champion inclusion across a workforce of over 42,000.
• Lead strategic workforce planning for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and for the Subnational West region (seven NHS boards, 100,000+ staff).
• Collaborate with chief executives, the Scottish Government, trade unions and professional bodies to influence workforce policy.
• Drive system‑wide initiatives without direct line management, building consensus across organisational and geographic boundaries.
• Develop and communicate a compelling employee value proposition to attract and retain talent.

Required profile

• Proven senior HR or people‑strategy leadership experience in large, complex organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate political and organisational complexity and to build collaborative partnerships.
• Strong change‑leadership capability with a track record of delivering cultural transformation.
• Experience working with public‑sector stakeholders, including government and unions.

Required skills