Director of People and Culture

Job Description

Edinburgh/Glasgow

Director of People and Culture

£101,104 - £130,178

1 Year Fixed Term Contract Initially

Scottish Ambulance Service is seeking an exceptional Director of People and Culture to join our organisation to lead our work in shaping culture and how we ensure our organisation approach to its people is compassionate, inclusive, welcoming, diverse and supports our values. Working nationally, you have the opportunity to make a difference to over 6500 colleagues working across our nation  

As a key member of a well-established high performing Executive Team, you will have a wide scope to develop and drive critical programmes, champion wellbeing, leadership development and equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ensure robust workforce governance across the organisation. You will work in true partnership with staff‑side colleagues and play a major role in regional and national workforce reform.

We are looking for a strategic, values‑driven senior HR/OD leader with a strong track record of transformation in a large, complex public system. You’ll bring emotional intelligence, political acuity, and the ability to inspire confidence across a wide range of stakeholders.

If you are motivated by purpose, partnership and improving staff experience at scale, we would welcome your application.

How to Apply

Recruitment for this position will be supported by our Recruitment Partners, Eden Scott, for further details please visit:https://www.edenscott.com/scottish-ambulance-service

To apply send your CV and a supporting statement, addressing what interests you in the role and details your three most relevant skills/experiences that make you suitable for the role, as set out in the job description.

Key Dates

Close date  25/3/26 at 23.59pm

Assessment process will happen w/c 30/3/26

Panel interview 15 April 2026

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the recruitment process, please contact: Sarah Gracie, Eden Scott – 07999 421 314