Assistant Director of People - Kempston Salary: *GBP*83,401- *GBP*93,520 per annumBasis: Full timePackage: 37 hours per week, Hybrid Working, Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), Holiday allowance of 25 days (plus public holidays) on joining.Contractual Hours: 37Region: CentralJob Category: HR / Payroll Job Description: Join Us at a Transformational Stage for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is entering one of the most significant phases of its cultural journey. Following our latest HMICFRS inspection, we have a clear mandate and renewed momentum to evolve our culture, strengthen leadership behaviours, and build a truly inclusive, values‑driven organisation. We are now seeking an inspiring, strategic and forward‑thinking Assistant Director of People to help lead this transformation. This is more than a senior HR role. This is your opportunity to shape the future of a critical public service, influence cultural change at scale, and create a workforce experience where every colleague feels valued, safe, respected and empowered. If you are a bold, credible and resilient people leader ready to make a lasting organisational impact, we want to hear from you. Why This Role Matters As the Service’s most senior HR professional, you will play a pivotal role in modernising how we lead, develop and support our people. You’ll be central to: Delivering a refreshed, ambitious People Strategy. Embedding values‑based leadership and psychologically safe working environments. Driving organisational culture change aligned to HMICFRS recommendations. Strengthening trust, confidence and fairness across the workforce Supporting leaders to model the behaviours that drive a positive, inclusive culture. This is your platform to lead transformational change within a multi‑site emergency service with a proud public mandate and a clear desire to improve. What You Will Lead As Assistant Director of P