Strategic Head of People & Culture – Edinburgh

Cipd Hr30; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 101,000 - GBP 131,000; Full time

Job summary

A top healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Deputy Director of People & Culture to lead strategic initiatives and ensure modern workforce policies. This pivotal role focuses on delivering high-quality services across employee relations and HR systems. Ideal candidates will have substantial HR leadership experience in complex settings and the ability to influence large-scale workforce changes. Applications require a CV and supporting statement, with details for two referees. Closing date: 23rd February 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering people and culture outcomes in complex environments.
• Experience within the NHS or a similarly complex organisation is beneficial.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership across People & Culture services.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic leadership across multiple People & Culture services.
• Ensure equitable and modern approaches to workforce policy.
• Deputise for the Director of People & Culture and lead workforce transformation.

Skills

Senior HR leadership experience

Ability to influence workforce change

Multi-professional collaboration

Job description

A top healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Deputy Director of People & Culture to lead strategic initiatives and ensure modern workforce policies. This pivotal role focuses on delivering high-quality services across employee relations and HR systems. Ideal candidates will have substantial HR leadership experience in complex settings and the ability to influence large-scale workforce changes. Applications require a CV and supporting statement, with details for two referees. Closing date: 23rd February 2026.