Jobs in Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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.

NHS Western Isles is looking for a motivated and experienced Recruitment and HR Systems Team Leader to join our dedicated workforce team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we recruit, analyse, and deliver workforce systems across our organisation.

• Lead and manage the Recruitment and HR Systems team, ensuring efficient delivery of workforce information and reporting.
• Manage a safe and effective recruitment process for NHS Western Isles.
• Provide expert guidance on workforce data, analytics, and compliance with NHS standards.
• Collaborate with managers and staff across NHS Western Isles to ensure HR processes are effective, user‑friendly, and future‑focused.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Experience in HR systems, workforce planning, or data management.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and supporting colleagues.
• Commitment to the values of NHS Scotland: care, compassion, dignity, respect, and integrity.

At NHS Western Isles, you’ll be part of a close‑knit community delivering healthcare across one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions. We offer:

• Opportunities to shape workforce systems that directly impact patient care.
• Professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued.
• The chance to live and work in the stunning Outer Hebrides, with its unique culture and lifestyle.

If you’re passionate about people, systems, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Diane Macdonald, Director of HR and Workforce via email diane.macdonald6@nhs.scot.

This post is based permanently at our HR Offices in Laxdale Court, Stornoway with no remote working and is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 05/01/2026