Head of People and Organisational Development

The Strategic Business Partnering function is a key part of the overall People and Organisational Development Directorate. It consists of five teams embedded in the four Colleges and University Services. The Business Partners are assigned to one of these teams and within these will have a number of Primary units (Schools or University Services Directorates) to support. They contribute to both the College/US wider P&OD work plan and may be involved in projects in other Colleges or across the University.

The Head of People & Organisational Development (P&OD) will provide strategic leadership to the College/University Services (US) as a fully functioning senior business partner and an instrumental member of the College Management Team in the provision of senior leadership and specialist advice to the VP Head of College and their team.

You will lead the College P&OD Strategic Business Partnering team, positioning the function as a business-focused, high quality professional service facilitating and supporting the delivery of College/US strategy, policies and operational plans reflecting an integrated and proactive approach aligned with the University strategy.  The role is responsible for ensuring that our clients are able to access and benefit from highly effective delivery of People & OD services, optimising the reputation of the function.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and offered on an open-ended (permanent) basis. Relocation expenses will be provided where appropriate.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Martina Cooper, Martina.Cooper@glasgow.ac.uk

For further information on the role and the University: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/appointments/196493

Apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/head-of-people-and-organisational-development-5863602

Closing date: 23:45 on Thursday 30^th April 2026

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information.

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