Service: Customer Support Services Closing Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 We are currently seeking an HR Business Partner to support our department which provides the following services:- Customer Support Services Development and Economic Growth Financial Services Road and Infrastructure Services As an HR Business Partner you will:- Support designated services to achieve their performance objectives by acting as internal consultant providing and coordinating appropriate HR and OD support and advice Lead and manage the roll out of corporate / organisational change projects Contribute to the development, review and evaluation of HR and OD Policies, procedures and frameworks, taking a lead role where appropriate You will be, or will be eligible to be, a Chartered Member of CIPD who can clearly evidence your experience of developing positive partnerships, leading HR review projects and analysing and presenting complex data in a local government setting or similarly large and complex organisation. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference. Our HR Business Partners are a critical link between HR and OD and the wider organisation and provide expert advice and support to departments in relation to matters such as HR data analysis, people-related matters contributing to service operations, service redesign and review. We operate hybrid working arrangements and consequently this post will require an element of attendance at meetings and team activities in Lochgilphead and other locations in Argyll and Bute, therefore the successful applicant will require to evidence how they would achieve this. Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy Interviews will take place on 5 June 2025. This post is temporary until 30 August 2026. Applicants should note that:- Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s Third Tier Manager. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, please refer to the secondment guidance. To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is: Jennifer Coyle, Senior HR Business Partner Telephone: 01546 604010 Email: jennifer.coyle@argyll-bute.gov.uk Reference: ARB16068/037959 Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.