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Head of Human Resources

Salary Range
£51,805 - £58,284
£4,317 - £4,857 / mo

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Location Base
Oban, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

  • Location: SAMS, Oban
  • Contract Type: Open-ended
  • Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 hrs per week
  • Salary Range: £51,805 - £58,284 per annum

Job Purpose:

To provide a comprehensive and professional HR service across 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.

The Role:

Successful applicants will bring a strong track record of leading change and delivering highly successful HR/Organisational Development services.

Key tasks will be:

  • Actively pursue the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
  • To create a supportive working environment that celebrates, promotes and rewards excellence across our portfolio of activities.
  • Lead on periodic refreshment and ongoing implementation of the HR strategy.
  • Provide support and advice on people matters.
  • Develop and implement solutions relating to complex requests or change management.
  • Play a key role in the development of key policies for SAMS Group.
  • Actively engage with key stakeholders, especially UHI.

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 proactively steer the HR agenda forward, whilst supporting senior colleagues and developing your own team. You must be able to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

You will be a proactive, CIPD-qualified individual 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.

Employee Benefits:

Our employees are the heart of our business. Recruiting and retaining the right people is the key to our success. Rewarding our employees is therefore an important component of our employment package and we have a wide range of benefits on offer to staff. These can enhance your personal and professional development, your health and well-being and your finances.

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 should love to hear from you. If you have queries on the role and would like to talk these through before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter.

Closing date for applications is 14th April – Interviews will likely be held by the end of April / beginning of May.

Please note, candidates must have the rights to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £51,805.00-£58,284.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 14/04/2023
Reference ID: D21/22.AM

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Human Resources roles across The Scottish Association for Marine Science's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £51,805 - £58,284 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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