191651 Service Manager – Business Operations

Job title:

191651 Service Manager – Business Operations

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

Business Operations – Service ManagerAbout the OrganisationPublic Health Scotland (PHS) wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives – a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller. Public Health Scotland is the national health board responsible for leading and enabling the improvement of health and wellbeing and reduction of health inequalities across Scotland. Jointly accountable through the Scottish Government and COSLA to both national and local government, PHS is uniquely placed to support whole-system action on the determinants of health.The post:Are you an existing leader in the areas of an organisation that are vital to ensuring an exceptional operational platform? Do you have Leadership experience in facilities management, health and safety, operational compliance and passionate about delivering an inclusive environment? Do you understand the context of the climate emergency and sustainability and implications for our working environments? Would you relish helping ensure Scotland’s public health authority is best placed to improve Scotland’s public health and tackle inequalities? If so, we’d be delighted to hear from you.This post will lead on all areas of operational management ensuring we provide safe and inclusive places for our colleagues to work from. You will also lead the final stages of our exciting office move in Glasgow. You will also provide leadership in the development of our approach to hybrid working and lead on initiatives that support equality diversity and inclusion. Coupled with this you will lead on organisational compliance specifically in respect of whistleblowing, internal audit, business continuity and organisational policies.The post holder will lead a team to deliver on these critical services that support an effective organisation with a focus on delivering successful outcomes and providing professional advice and expert interpretation to stakeholders, customers and staff in line with the strategic objectives of PHS.The candidate:You’ll be a highly skilled graduate (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in a relevant key specialist area, preferably within a Business Operations role. You’ll have gained specialist knowledge in estates management and development, health and safety, and organisational compliance. You must be experienced in collaborative working and in developing effective and positive relationships with key stakeholders and providing a positive role model for partnership working and relationship management.Bringing demonstrable experience in business operations in a large and functionally disparate organisation, you’ll demonstrate your ability to deliver a range of business operations services and customer focused solutions, using innovative and engaging techniques for a variety of audiences. You will be an inspirational and motivational leader with excellent team-working skills and a strong focus on delivering results.Location:The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or at our temporary offices at Central Quay, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as working from home. Please note that PHS will be relocating from Central Quay, Glasgow to Bothwell Street, Glasgow by early 2025.Working pattern:Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patternsDuring times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.Benefits:Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.Closing date for completed applications is 4 November 2024 with interviews anticipated to take place on Monday 11th November 2024Further information:For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Kyle Clark- Hay, Head of Governance and Resources at kyle.clark-hay@phs.scotFurther information on PHS is available from our website:Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

Expected salary

Location

Edinburgh – Glasgow

Job date

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:32:10 GMT

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