People and Organisational Development Adviser

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People and Organisational Development Adviser

Job Title: 1007-315 People and Organisational Development Adviser | Grade: C | Vacancy Type: Full-Time, Permanent | Location: Scotland, flexible (Home and hybrid working will be considered) | Hours: 35 | Starting salary: £32,030 | Closing Date: Midnight, 2 February 2025 | External Interview Date: 20/21 February 2025

Job Purpose Summary

The People and Organisational Development team provides well-established people services to the organisation, delivering professional and responsive HR, Organisational Development, and Payroll provision. We are currently going through a significant period of change as we evolve our service to support NatureScot in delivering our corporate plan and People Programme.

You will provide a high-quality, customer-focused professional people service, in line with relevant policies, best practice, and employment legislation that meets the business objectives of NatureScot. You will also support managers and employees to deliver their best to meet our corporate plan objectives. You will be a key member of the team and deliver a high-quality and responsive service as well as contributing to the delivery of our current People Programme.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Act as the initial point of contact for all queries on employee relations and recruitment.
• Facilitate the recruitment process and advise on advertisement opportunities and recruitment best practices.
• Work in partnership with employees or managers at all levels to support them in all matters relating to employment.
• Advise on current NatureScot policy ensuring that managers have all the information and are aware of risks before taking decisions.
• Keep up to date with organisational developments, and work relating to the delivery of our People Programme.
• Provide accurate information by gathering, collating, and analysing data from our People systems.
• Provide appropriate support to colleagues, including acting as a positive role model and coaching others.
• Actively participate in all team meetings, development sessions, and take a positive role in your self-development.
• Work in collaboration with the other Advisers and the People & OD Team to provide support as required across NatureScot.
• Support an effective employee relations culture through close working with recognised Trade Unions.
• Identify opportunities where People & OD can add value across other teams.

Skills Required (Please refer to these in your Supporting Statement)

• Be CIPD accredited or willing to obtain a professional HR qualification.
• Have previous HR generalist experience, including employee relations.
• Be able to coach others, or willingness to learn coaching skills.
• Have an understanding of employment, payroll, and equality legislation including HR best practice.
• Have excellent organisational and analytical skills including the ability to manage a diverse and busy workload.
• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, including influencing, listening, and clear written and verbal presentation.
• Be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills that contribute to collaborative working and a customer-oriented service provision.
• Be familiar with an HR / Payroll system such as Oracle, and be a frequent user of Microsoft Office applications including online communications tools.
• Have experience or an understanding of working in partnership with Trade Unions.
• Demonstrate an awareness / understanding of Data Protection Legislation and Freedom of Information requirements.

Prerequisites

• Proof of right to work in UK, and be living in UK.
• To undertake a Disclosure Scotland application.
• Although Gaelic language is not a prerequisite, it is a desirable skill in support of our commitment to our Gaelic Language Plan.

Company

Scotland’s nature is among our greatest assets. Nature gives us food and drinking water, energy and timber. It contributes to a clean and healthy environment and improves our well-being and quality of life.

Yet the overuse of natural resources since the 1950s – especially for certain types of farming, forestry, and fisheries – has resulted in less space for nature and its associated benefits.

NatureScot is the lead public body responsible for advising Scottish Ministers on all matters relating to the natural heritage.

Our purpose is to:

• Promote, care for, and improve our natural heritage.
• Help people to enjoy nature responsibly.
• Enable greater understanding and awareness of nature.
• Promote the sustainable use of Scotland’s natural heritage.

We also advise local authorities and work with the Scottish Parliament and public, private, and voluntary organisations towards shared aims. Working efficiently like this is part of our commitment to delivering a high-quality public service.