Job Description

About Us

Advice Direct Scotland is a leading Scottish charity delivering free, practical, and impartial advice to the people of Scotland on issues including consumer rights, debt, and energy. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong digital infrastructure and a commitment to supporting both our staff and the communities we serve.

We are now seeking an experienced Head of HR to lead our people function through an exciting period of growth and change.

The Role

As Head of HR, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing our people strategy, ensuring that Advice Direct Scotland remains a great place to work. You'll lead on all aspects of HR, from policy development and employee relations to workforce planning and organisational development.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with employment law, maintaining best practice in HR operations, and supporting our senior leadership team in achieving organisational goals. Experience managing TUPE transfers and complex change processes is essential, as we continue to evolve and expand our services across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead in delivering a proactive, high-quality service across the organisation. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organisational objectives. Provide expert advice to senior leaders and managers on all aspects of people management. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development. Manage and advise on complex employee relations matters, including grievance, capability, and disciplinary cases. Lead and manage TUPE transfers, restructures, and organisational change. Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice. Foster a culture of equality, inclusion, and wellbeing. Oversee HR systems and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.

About You:

CIPD-qualified (Level 7 or equivalent experience). Significant experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally within the charity or public sector. Proven track record of managing TUPE and change management processes. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability. Committed to the values of fairness, integrity, and empowerment.

What We Offer:

4 Day working week A supportive, forward-thinking working environment. 30.5 days annual leave Employer pension contributions. Opportunities for personal and professional development.
If you are passionate about leading people, driving organisational improvement, and making a real difference across Scotland, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,880.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you hold a CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent senior HR experience)? How many years of experience do you have in a senior HR leadership role? Have you managed TUPE transfers and organisational change processes before? Do you have experience working within the charity or public sector? Do you have extensive, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice? What size of team or organisation have you previously supported as Head of HR (approximate headcount)?
Work Location: In person