People and Organisational Development Adviser

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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 | Salary: £31,719 | Closing Date: Midnight, 1 September |Internal Interview date: 09 September 2024 |External Interview Date: w/c 9 September 2024...

Job Purpose Summary

People and Organisational Development team provide well-established people services to the organisation delivering professional and responsive people 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   

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


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

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

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