Employment Relations Business Partner

About The Role

HR Central Services lead on the development, review and delivery of HR policies, pay and reward, employee engagement initiatives and working in partnership with our recognised Trade Unions. These are essential components that shape and sustain a positive organisational culture. They work together to create an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and connected to the SPS vision and values.

As a strategic business partner, you will sit at the heart of enhancing the employment relationship, combining strategic oversight with close connection to the issues that shape everyday working life across our business.

You will take a central role in strengthening our approach to policy matters and relationships with trade unions. This work is critical to operational delivery, improving the effectiveness of partnership working arrangements and supporting culture change activities where there is an ER focus.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource:
Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.