Employment Relations Business Partner

HR Central Services lead on the development, review and delivery of HR policies, pay and reward, employee engagement initiatives and working in partnership with our recognised Trade Unions. These are essential components that shape and sustain a positive organisational culture. They work together to create an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and connected to the SPS vision and values.

As a strategic business partner, you will sit at the heart of enhancing the employment relationship, combining strategic oversight with close connection to the issues that shape everyday working life across our business.

You will take a central role in strengthening our approach to policy matters and relationships with trade unions. This work is critical to operational delivery, improving the effectiveness of partnership working arrangements and supporting culture change activities where there is an ER focus. 

For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information & Timeline.

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

•  Postgraduate qualification in HRM or a related discipline, or equivalent experience (Essential)
• Chartered Member of CIPD (Essential)
• Experience of leading and supporting an effective team, understanding that high performance comes from clarity, trust and giving capable people the space to deliver. You create environments where good judgement thrives and delivering continuous improvement. (Essential)
• Experience of working with trade unions with deep understanding of employment relations dynamics. (Essential)
• Experience in the development of HR policies/products, demonstrating your understanding and expertise in evolving employment law and understand what they changes mean in practice using a person-centred approach. (Essential)

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

This role lends itself to Hybrid working, in line with policy. While the main office location will be HQ there may be some travel to establishments to aid in the understanding of the operational issues.

• Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Free gym and car parking
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and
• Civil Service Sports Council. 
• Sick Pay
• Annual Leave - 37 days rising to 42 days

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.

Closing date: 26 June 2026.