Associate Director of Culture, Development & Talent Management

NHS Tayside


Date: 3 days ago
City: Dundee
Contract type: Full time
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.

Here in Tayside, we are continually seeking ways to transform and improve the way we deliver health and care to the people of Tayside. We are focusing on clinically-led, whole-system redesign, creating modern, world class services. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, affordable, and sustainable care, while shaping a workforce that drives better outcomes for everyone.

We’re looking for an Associate Director of Culture, Development & Talent Management who shares our vision and values, and who can bring inspirational leadership to our team. If you're someone who is energised by the opportunity to create the conditions where people can truly thrive and do their best work, this could be the perfect role for you. You’ll play a key leadership role in ensuring our people feel supported, heard, and empowered to do their best work in delivering exceptional care to the population of Tayside.

In this role, you’ll report to the Director of People & Culture and lead a team of talented professionals dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace. You’ll play a key leadership role in talent development, leadership growth, organisation development, people experience and change management. You’ll also provide senior leadership to our Corporate Equalities Team as we advance our ambitious equality, diversity, and inclusion agenda, ensuring that everyone at NHS Tayside has a voice, and works in an environment free from discrimination.

As part of the People & Culture Senior Leadership Team, you’ll help shape and deliver our overall People and Culture Plan. Your expertise will be critical in advising our Chief Executive and other leaders across the Organisation on initiatives that support our people’s growth and development.

To succeed in this exciting role, you’ll need to be an accomplished and credible professional with Chartered Membership to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or another equivalent professional body. You’ll also bring significant leadership experience, with a strong track record of developing and delivering results through collaboration, working with highly specialised functions and services, as well as executive and senior leaders. You’ll have an inherent drive for results and success, ensuring that our approaches are positive, proactive and focused on supporting the delivery of Tayside’s strategic and operational priorities. If you’re ready to make a real impact and help us build a culture where everyone can thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Director of People & Culture Elaine Watson would welcome a confidential informal discussion with interested candidates to arrange a suitable date and time, please contact [email protected] to arrange a discussion.

Additional Information For Candidates

  • You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
  • DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
  • Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
  • For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
  • To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
  • If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will neeed to enable you to attend the interview.
  • Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
  • Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
  • Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues
  • We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
  • Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Customer Assistant - Christmas - Foods - Broughty Ferry

Marks and Spencer, Dundee
1 week ago
Summaryworking patternMonday 1200 - 1830Tuesday 1200 - 1830Friday 1200 - 1830Saturday 1200 - 1830All the detailsworking patternMonday 1200 - 1830Tuesday 1200 - 1830Friday 1200 - 1830Saturday 1200 - 1830Purpose To deliver a great shopping experience for our customers, we are looking for colleagues who put customers before tasks every time whilst championing and promoting our brilliant products. As the face...

Grill Chef

Whitbread, Dundee
3 weeks ago
We're currently recruiting in our Monifieth Farm Brewers Fayre. Working 30 hours per week, paying up to £12.89 per hours.Grill Chef – Location – Restaurant Come and be a Chef at Brewers Fayre in Monifieth. Help our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve up mouth watering meals in our fun, pub restaurant. Immediate start, catering experience needed.PAY RATE:  Up...

MFC Salaried Financial Advisor

Old Mutual South Africa, Dundee
3 weeks ago
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionThis role provides advice on a specific range of products to a specific allocated market and are individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.The position has been identified as a FAIS position and falls within the ambit contemplated...