Director of People and Culture NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Great care starts with great culture.
If you are motivated by purpose, driven to help us improve, build workplaces where people feel proud to work, and are ready to lead meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
Lead with Purpose. Shape Culture. Make a Difference. If you are motivated by purpose, driven to improve, and ready to lead meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
Help us build a workplace where people feel proud to work because great care starts with great culture.
As Scotland’s largest health board, we serve 1.3 million people and employ over 42,000 colleagues. Every role matters, but how people feel at work matters just as much. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and included, the care we provide improves.
We are now looking for an exceptional Director of People and Culture to help us take the next step, strengthening our culture, improving everyday experience, and making NHSGGC a place where people genuinely want to work and stay.
Why this role matters
This is more than a traditional HR leadership role.
It’s about leading real, visible change, creating a workplace where our values are lived, where people feel heard, and where we build an environment that attracts, develops and retains great people in a highly competitive market.
You will join the Executive Team at a time of opportunity: to sharpen our employee value proposition, modernise our approach to workforce and culture, and ensure every colleague feels they belong and can thrive.
Working at Scale: Subnational West Leadership
This role also offers a unique opportunity to lead beyond organisational boundaries and shape workforce strategy at a system level across Scotland West, as part of Subnational Planning and Delivery arrangements.
In addition to your responsibilities within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, it is expected that you will also undertake the role of Lead Director of People and Culture for Subnational West, providing senior professional leadership across seven NHS Boards, serving a population of over 3 million people and a workforce of more than 100,000 colleagues.
Operating within a complex and evolving national reform agenda, you will work in close partnership with Chief Executives, Executive colleagues, the Scottish Government, and trade union and professional organisations to shape shared workforce strategies, lead system-wide working, influence national workforce policy, support sustainable services, and foster collective leadership across organisational boundaries.
This aspect of the role requires a leader who can navigate complexity, build consensus, lead collaboration, and deliver change without direct line management, working across organisational, geographical and professional boundaries to achieve meaningful system-wide impact.
What you’ll do
As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will shape culture, improve staff experience, lead transformation, champion inclusion, support and challenge leaders, and influence at regional and national level.
You will lead a large, skilled People and Culture Directorate, ensuring services from workforce planning and recruitment to organisational development, wellbeing and employee relations are modern, responsive and make a real difference.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an authentic, visible, and values driven leader with Board level experience, a strong track record of delivering change, and the ability to turn strategy into action. You will demonstrate credibility, compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to improving staff experience and tackling inequality.
What we offer
A unique opportunity to influence change at scale, shape employee experience, and play a key role in a values-led Executive Team.
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, providing services across 35 hospitals and more than 50 health centres and clinics, including 10 major acute hospitals.
Find out more and how to apply
For further details on the key responsibilities and requirements of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification within this Candidate Information Pack.
If you would like an informal, confidential conversation before applying, you are very welcome to get in touch with Will McAlpine, Robin Staveley or Emily Smith of GatenbySanderson via [email protected]
Conversations with CEO Professor Jann Gardner will also be possible through the recruitment process, via GatenbySanderson.
To apply via GatenbySanderson: https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe133398
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Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
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Detail any employment or education gaps.
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You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
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Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
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Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email to confirm that you have applied. If you do not receive this email, please make contact with GatenbySanderson.
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. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in employment.
For recruitment support or adjustments, please contact:[email protected]
Director of People and Culture - Job Candidate Pack - NHSGGC
