Senior HR Business Partner

Job Description

Senior HR Business Partner (Permanent)

Dumfries

£54,699 - £58,923

 

Ready to shape the future of a transforming Council?

We're looking for an experienced HR professional to join our HR Management Team and play a pivotal role in embedding and leading our HR Business Partner model. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll influence strategic decision-making, champion cultural change and deliver innovative people solutions that support an agile, high-performing and inclusive organisation. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of Dumfries and Galloway Council and ensure our people remain at the heart of everything we do.

 

Why this role matters

This is more than an HR role. You'll be at the heart of shaping the Council's future—helping leaders tackle workforce challenges, embrace change and create an environment where employees can deliver exceptional services for our communities.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Lead strategic HR initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in workforce performance, employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
• Become a trusted adviser to senior leaders, influencing decisions that shape services, culture and organisational performance.
• Working with a designated Directorate Management Team, you'll help shape workforce strategy and support the delivery of key business priorities across the Council.
• Champion workforce transformation and organisational change programmes that support the Council's future ambitions.
• Use workforce insights and HR metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across the HR team to deliver a consistent, high-quality partnering service across the Council.

 

 What We’re Looking For:

Someone who can build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders and drive positive organisational change. You'll bring a strategic mindset, strong business partnering skills and the ability to translate workforce challenges into practical people solutions.

 

You will have a degree in HR, or equivalent relevant qualification, with chartered membership of CIPD and significant experience in a senior HR or HR Business Partnering role.

 

We’re particularly interested in candidates who:

• Think strategically and challenge constructively.
• Are confident operating in complex and changing environments.
• Build strong collaborative relationships based on trust and credibility.
• Bring creativity and innovation while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.
• Are passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

 

 

 

Requirements

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

 

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information on the role and the role requirements. 

 

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive environment
• Flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance. Our team operates a hybrid working arrangement however, you will be required to travel throughout region to attend meetings and support delivery of key projects.
• Access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.
• Access to membership ofThe Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• Relocation package up to £5,000
• And more….

 

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

 

Please contact Stewart Clanachan, HR Manager on 07561 538110 should you require any further information.

 

Interviews will take place on 6 October 2026.