Lead the workforce that delivers for Fife.

Fife Council is one of Scotland's largest local authorities, employing approximately 18,000 people who deliver essential services to communities across Fife. We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Finance & Corporate Services Directorate as our next Head of Human Resources.

This is a pivotal Chief Officer role with responsibility for shaping and delivering our workforce strategy, leading organisational transformation and ensuring we have the workforce, leadership capability and culture required to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance & Corporate Services, you will act as the Council's principal professional adviser on workforce, employment and organisational development matters. Working closely with Elected Members, the Chief Executive, the Council Leadership Team, senior managers and recognised Trade Unions, you will influence corporate decision-making and lead the people agenda across the organisation.

Leading a multidisciplinary HR service of approximately 124 employees and managing an annual budget of around £8 million, you will provide strategic leadership across workforce planning, organisational development, employee relations, health and safety, workforce transformation, digital HR and people analytics.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and credible senior leader who can demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience within a large, complex and publicly accountable organisation.
  
• A strong track record of leading workforce strategy, organisational development and transformational change.
  
• Experience of advising senior executives, elected representatives or equivalent governing bodies.
  
• The ability to build strong relationships, influence decision-making and provide strategic challenge at the highest levels.
  
• Experience of leading employee relations, partnership working and organisational change in complex environments.
  
• Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation skills, underpinned by sound judgement and professional credibility.
  

You will be a visible and authentic leader who is passionate about developing people, creating high-performing cultures and delivering positive outcomes for employees, services and communities.

Why Join Fife Council?

This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of one of Scotland's largest councils and make a lasting impact on the workforce that supports our communities every day. You will join an ambitious leadership team committed to service improvement, organisational transformation and delivering excellent public services for the people of Fife.

Further Information

This post is politically restricted under the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and is subject to a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.

Fife Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and in employment where appropriate.