We are looking for an experienced and people-focused operational leader to help shape and deliver high-quality services across Marie Curie Scotland based out of Edinburgh Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting teams, improving services and making a meaningful difference to the experiences of patients, families and carers. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you will provide operational leadership across a range of services, ensuring they are safe, effective, well-managed and responsive to local needs. You will play an important role in supporting and developing teams, driving continuous improvement and building strong relationships with stakeholders across the health and care system. We welcome applications from candidates with experience gained in a variety of operational settings. Experience within health, social care, hospice, community care, third sector or public sector services would be particularly valuable and will help you to navigate the opportunities and challenges facing integrated health and care services today. Success in this role will come from strong people management skills, a collaborative approach, sound operational judgement and a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred services that support Marie Curie's mission.   What we're looking for Essential Experience leading and supporting teams within a complex operational environment. Strong people management skills, including coaching, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations and developing people to achieve their potential. Experience building positive team cultures and supporting colleagues through change and service improvement. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to prioritise, problem solve and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing resources, budgets and operational performance. A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement. Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience. Desirable Experience working within health, social care, hospice, community care, third sector or public sector services. Understanding of the challenges and opportunities within health and social care services. Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations. Knowledge of governance, quality improvement and service development approaches. Understanding of palliative and end of life care services and the needs of patients, families and carers. A recognised management or leadership qualification.