Location: SAMS, Oban
Contract Type: Fixed Term (maternity cover - 10 months), starting 30th November 2023
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Mon-Fri (part-time applications will also be considered)
Salary Range: £42,576.55 - £47,897.23 per annum
Closing Date: Extended to 31st October 2023
The Role
You will provide a comprehensive and professional HR service to SAMS Group which enables the organisation to continuously improve its performance. This includes working with a wide range of stakeholders, supporting managers to get the best out of their teams, maintaining high standards of compliance with employment legislation and developing the HR function’s contribution to SAMS Group strategic goals.
Our Ideal Candidate
This post would ideally suit an experienced HR professional, who can work comfortably under guidance, but effectively with a considerable degree of autonomy. You will need to be able to demonstrate experience of leading HR initiatives and supporting line managers with HR related issues. You must be able to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
You will be a proactive, CIPD-qualified individual (Level 5 as a minimum) with excellent communication and organisational skills. Able to work independently under pressure and deal with difficult situations, you will have direct reporting access to the Deputy Director. You will have daily support from a small HR operational team as well as our Reception and Events staff. You will be expected to develop your teams to perform to high standards as whilst fostering a friendly and inclusive environment.
The successful candidate will be a member of SAMS Executive Group and the Professional Services team. You will sit on several other internal committees and working groups, including UHI. You will also provide support to SAMS trustees as and when required.
What do we offer in return?
Looking for a change in lifestyle or location? We are based on the beautiful west coast of Scotland – within Argyll & Bute. In addition to your salary, we offer flexible working, a generous remuneration package including pension, holiday allowance, structured career development path, free on-site parking as well as occupational health & wellbeing support. In addition, our employee benefits package includes purchase of additional holidays, technology & smartphones, payroll giving, discounted shopping vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.
Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognises excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.
SAMS offers a generous salary and pension as well as employee benefits package. We also have supportive policies to assist absence, family and other leave types.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to HR@sams.ac.uk
Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to recruitment@sams.ac.uk quoting Job Ref ‘D32/23.HF’ in the subject heading. Your cover letter should outline your experience to date as well as what you can bring to the role.
Closing date for applications has been extended to 31st October 2023 – Interviews will be held by early November 2023.
*Candidates must have the rights to work in the UK already in place when applying.
Full details on this role can be found here: Human Resources Manager - Job Description