Head of Human Resources

Victim Support Scotland – Empowering People Affected by Crime.

Do you want to work with an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of people affected by crime? We put victims and witnesses at the heart of everything we do so they are heard, have improved health and well-being, feel safer, more secure, and informed and that we are an effective organisation, that makes a lasting difference.

What is the role

Are you passionate about people and shaping organisational culture? We are seeking a Head of Human Resources to join us as a key member of our Corporate Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Services you will be responsible for driving forward a number of people initiatives within VSS to support strategic and operational plans. You will play a key role in working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuous review and improvements and provide HR and L&D support across the organisation.

You will be able to work with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds with an approachable and solution-oriented style; keen to support and drive the development of a positive working culture across the organisation.

What you’ll need to be successful

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is passionate about continuous improvement and able to contribute professional expertise to develop the service and support key projects.

The ideal candidate should be used to working independently and be able to demonstrate experience of managing a challenging workload in a busy environment to meet deadlines. The postholder will be required to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is maintained at all times and must have excellent understanding and practical knowledge of employment law and best practice.

Educated to degree level or equivalent with CIPD professional qualification at Chartered level, you will provide supportive leadership to a small team to provide a high standard of service.

Salary: £47,266 - £62,420. Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to review - in line with VSS progression arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

Further details of this role are available in the job description - Job description and Candidate Information Pack

Please note - This post will be subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

Who We Are

Victim Support Scotland provides support and information to people affected by crime and campaigns for victim and witness rights. Regardless of whether a crime has been reported, or when it happened, our services are free, confidential, and tailored to individuals’ needs.

Our vision is that people affected by crime – victims, witnesses, and their families – are treated with dignity and respect and are at the heart of the justice in Scotland. Our mission is to ensure that all those affected by crime receive high quality support that will help them to recover from their experiences. All our work is guided and underpinned by our six core principles of being engaging and compassionate; inclusive and accessible; person-centred; adaptive, flexible, and responsive; collaborative; and knowledgeable and skilled.

Now is the time to join Victim Support Scotland, helping us work towards the ambitions of our 5-year plan: Empowering people affected by crime: VSS Strategy 2021-2026.

What we offer

When you work for Victim Support Scotland, your wellbeing is important to us. Not only do we offer an enhanced annual leave package of 42 days (Pro-rata), but you will also have access to our free health cash plan which includes cover for you and your family across a range of benefits, which include, dental cover, access to a virtual GP, counselling, legal support and discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail and much more. In addition we offer a generous pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to a credit union. Supporting employee development is important to us and we offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities.

For further information and an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Jobs@victimsupportsco.org.uk

To apply, please submit a current CV with a covering letter, detailing why you are suitable and how you meet the relevant criteria.

Closing date: Thursday 12 September 2024 at midnight.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 3 October 2024.