Head of Organisational Development 254791

Secondment Opportunity for Internal NHS Scotland Colleagues only

Applications are welcomed from colleagues currently employed within NHS Scotland who are seeking an opportunity to broaden their strategic leadership and organisational development experience. Applicants should seek agreement in principle from their substantive employer before accepting a secondment offer.

NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.

Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high-quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.

We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do – Open and honest, Respect and Kindness – from how we care for our patients to how we support each other as colleagues.

With over 70 islands – 20 of them inhabited – Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Orkney's People and Culture Directorate for an experienced and strategic organisational development professional to join us as Head of Organisational Development on a 12-month secondment opportunity.

This is a pivotal leadership role that will be at the forefront of delivering NHS Orkney's organisational transformation agenda. Working closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders, managers, staff side representatives and key stakeholders, you will lead the development and delivery of programmes that support organisational change, service redesign, workforce transformation and cultural improvement across the organisation.

As a senior member of the People and Culture leadership team, you will provide expert leadership in organisational development, leadership development, workforce transformation, change management and staff experience. You will play a key role in helping NHS Orkney build the capability, culture and leadership needed to successfully deliver strategic change and improve outcomes for our communities.

As the Head of Organisational Development, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of organisational development and transformation programmes across NHS Orkney.
• Provide strategic leadership for organisational change initiatives, ensuring effective planning, engagement, implementation and evaluation.
• Support major organisational redesign programmes and service transformation projects.
• Work with Executive Directors, leadership teams and managers to strengthen organisational capability and readiness for change.
• Lead initiatives that support leadership development, talent development, succession planning and workforce sustainability.
• Use organisational intelligence, workforce data and staff feedback to inform improvement priorities and programme delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration and partnership working.
• Support the implementation of NHS Orkney's Corporate Strategy and associated transformation programmes.
• Develop strong relationships with staff side partners to ensure meaningful engagement throughout change processes.
• Contribute to the wider strategic leadership of the People and Culture Directorate.

We are seeking an experienced leader who is passionate about organisational development and has a proven ability to lead large-scale change in complex environments.

You will have:

• Significant experience of leading organisational development, transformation or change programmes within a complex organisation.
• A strong understanding of change management, organisational design and workforce transformation methodologies.…