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NHS Orkney

NHS Orkney is the smallest territorial health board in Scotland and is responsible for the health care of the population of Orkney, which is made up of approximately 22,000 people. We employ around 800 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services.

The overall purpose of Orkney NHS Board is to ensure the efficient, effective and accountable governance of the NHS Orkney system, and to provide strategic leadership and direction for the system as a whole.

11/09/2026
Full time Fixed Term Contract
Head of People Services
NHS Orkney Hybrid
The Position: NHS Orkney is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR leader to join our People and Culture Directorate as Head of People Services on a 12-month secondment opportunity. Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, this senior leadership role provides professional leadership and operational management for the People Services function, ensuring the delivery of a responsive, high-quality and customer-focused HR service across the organisation. The postholder will play a key role in supporting workforce delivery, organisational development and strategic change across NHS Orkney. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking to broaden their leadership experience within a progressive People and Culture Directorate. Working closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders, managers and trade union representatives, you will help shape workforce strategy, lead the delivery of People Services and provide expert advice on a wide range...
£65,125 - £70,303