Head of People

Are you passionate about shaping an exceptional workplace culture and driving organisational success through people? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of People to lead all things people related across our organisation by providing practical and professional leadership.

About Us

At Sense Scotland we take immense pride in our work and are currently seeking a Head of People to champion our vision - to help those we support lead fulfilling and happy lives, enabling them to achieve their own ambitions. We prioritise strong values, fostering warm relationships, and creating positive experiences. We value input from all staff members, ensuring meaningful outcomes through the commitment to our core values.

About the role

As Head of People, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team. You will take responsibility for developing and implementing our People Strategy, covering Recruitment, HR, and Learning and Development, ensuring high quality, effective delivery, helping us become the “employer of choice” within the sector.

In this role you will

• Provide practical and professional People Leadership across the organisation

• Drive initiatives that support our development plans and future growth

• Build strong relationships and inspire confidence among peers and stakeholders

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the People function with confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm

• Deliver organisational objectives and provide clear focus for People teams

• Oversee and optimise digital HR systems (iTrent, JobTrain, LearnPro) and explore new digital innovations

• Act as a point of escalation for complex HR cases and mitigate organisational risk

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements and stay ahead of emerging changes

• Manage union relationships, develop a Staff Forum, and lead staff engagement initiatives including surveys

• Deliver efficient, creative recruitment strategies and reduce reliance on agency staff

• Develop career progression pathways for existing staff

• Oversee robust induction programmes and foster staff growth

• Continuously improve Learning & Development and explore external opportunities

• Keep policies and procedures relevant and up-to-date

• Build external partnerships to raise the profile of Sense Scotland

• Analyse People data to identify trends, risks, and measure success

About you

You will provide credible expertise and visible leadership, fostering trust and collaboration through strong communication and influencing skills. With a relevant SCQF Level 9 qualification or above and at least three years’ senior management experience, you have a proven ability to lead high-performing teams. As a values-driven leader, you take accountability while promoting an inclusive culture. You bring excellent interpersonal, organisational, and analytical skills and manage budgets responsibly. Your proactive, solutions-focused approach ensures deadlines are met, targets achieved, and projects deliver meaningful change.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting difference where it matters most. Apply today and start your journey with Sense Scotland.

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st February 2026

• Interviews will be held week commencing 16th February 2026