An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Organisational Development (OD) Advisor to join NHS Highland’s Education Learning and Organisational Development team. This senior role will play a key part in developing a compassionate, inclusive and high performing culture across our health and care system. Working in partnership with leaders, managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will design and deliver strategies and interventions that build leadership capability, enhance team effectiveness and support culture change and wellbeing. You will act as a trusted advisor, bringing insight, creativity and evidence based approaches to enable sustainable improvement. About the Role As an OD advisor your key responsibilities include: Leading in the inclusive design, delivery and evaluation of OD interventions (face to face and other digital platforms) Provide expertise on OD approaches, tools models and interventions Lead in the delivery of cultural improvement activities to deliver NHS Highland Startegy Contribute to the continuous improvement of our corporate training offer. About You You will have experience in OD, leadership or change management within a large or complex organisation. Strong facilitation, and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to engage, A relevant qualification in OD, HR psychometric tools is desirable. Competent in using Microsoft Teams and digital tools for learning delivery. Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Innovative, with a can-do attitude, and passionate about using best practice to support staff in delivering excellent patient care. Support and Development You’ll join a supportive, values-led team committed to making a positive experience. We offer flexible working, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to shape how we lead, connect and care across our organisation. Interviews are planned for week commencing 23/02/2026. For more information please contract Michielle Abraham, Education Learning and Organisational Development Manager; email: michielle.abraham@nhs.scot NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork