Head of Organisational Development – Glasgow City HSCP-Finance & Resources

The shift pattern for this post is Monday - Friday

Dear Candidate
Within Glasgow City, Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have integrated the planning and delivery of all community health and social care services for children, adults and older people, along with homelessness and criminal justice services. This work is directed by the Glasgow City Integration Joint Board, with the Council and Health Board delivering services under the banner of the Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership established in April 2016.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who will actively contribute to the strategic direction of the Glasgow City HSCP and will provide expert professional advice to the Chief Officer, and the Integrated Joint Board to support the delivery of a range of high quality, economic, safe, efficient and person-centred services in compliance with national and local targets.

We would like to thank you for your interest in Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership. We hope that the candidate information pack and supporting documents will help you decide whether or not you are the right person to meet the key challenges for the unique opportunity.

​​​​​​​This role offers the successful candidate a rewarding career opportunity to lead an already strong team and work closely in partnership with clinical and non clinical staff who deliver high quality health and social care services that meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve across Glasgow City.

Glasgow City HSCP compromises of around 12000 Social Work (Glasgow City Council) and Health (NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde) staff and is now looking to appoint an exceptional and dynamic Head of Organisational Development.

This pivotal role reports to the Chief Officer – Finance & Resources and as the most senior professional advisor in relation to Organisational Development, will lead on all corporate OD, Design and Change matters.

You will work closely with OD teams within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Glasgow City Council to ensure the implementation of the staff governance standards. You will directly support transformational change programmes which will ensure the continued development of a competent, confident and valued workforce.

This role requires a significant, demonstrable track record of success working at a senior management level in an HR / OD leadership role in an organization of similar scale and complexity, whether within Local Government or NHS, or wider public, third or private sectors.

Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise in Organisational Development, strategy and policy development including service improvement and sustainability and proven record of implementation of Organisation Design, redesign and change. A Masters level qualification or equivant and Chartered Membership of CIPD is essential.

A strategic thinker with a high degree of integrity and excellent judgement, you will also have strong negotiation skills and an ability to operate and influence in an often politically sensitive environment.

If you believe you can meet the challenges that this high profile role brings when we would welcome your application.

If you would like to find out more about the post before applying, you can contact:-
Sharon Wearing, Chief Officer, Finance and Resources, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, on 0141 287 8838 or email:
Sharon.wearing@glasgow.gov.uk

Tracy Keenan, Assistant Chief Officer – Human Resources, Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership, on 07880 294747 or email:
Tracy.Keenan@glasgow.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 11.11.2022

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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