Head of Employee Relations

AfC - Band 8c

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our team as the Head of Employee Relations and make a difference in the NHS.

At NHS Lothian we are at the forefront of healthcare, serving our community with dedication and passion. Our HR and OD Team is looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Employee Relations team. As Head of Employee Relations, you will lead and manage the ER Team in the provision of integrated, effective and efficient ER services across NHS Lothian ensuring fair and consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures; that staff governance standard requirements are met; and that advice reflects employment legislation and good employment practice.

Educated to Master’s level or equivalent through significant experience at a senior HR level with CIPD membership, we need someone who understands the intricacies of employee relations in a large and complex organisation, preferably someone with previous NHS experience. You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to analyse problems and develop solutions.

If you think you have the skills and experience to undertake this key role in our HR and OD Team we would love to hear from you! Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Ruth Kelly, Deputy HR Director by emailing

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Interviews will take place on Friday 11 October 2024.

Closing date for applications is Friday 6 September 2024.

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