Director of strategy Work, Jobs in Aylesbury (with Salaries)

Director of People
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service —Aylesbury
- £123,513 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Director, Global Governance and Strategic Engagement
Security Futures Lab, Oxford Martin School —Oxford
- £58,000 - £84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Work from home
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Director of Sport, Academies & Commercial Innovation
Oaklands College —St Albans
- £67,749 - £74,033 a year
- Business development
- Business
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Director of Technology and Operations
FCDO Services —Hanslope
- £81,000 - £117,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Presentation skills
- IT
Director of People & Culture
SettleParadigm —High Wycombe
- £115,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Human resources
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Director of Key Accounts
APCOA PARKING (UK) LTD —Uxbridge
- £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Head of Waste Strategy
Buckinghamshire Council —Aylesbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Senior Director, Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, Immunology
CSL Behring —Maidenhead
- £263,000 - £328,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Business development
Senior Director, Information Technology EMEA
Spin Master Ltd —Marlow
- Full-time
- Management
- IT
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
Director of Consulting
Institute of Grocery Distribution —Watford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
People & Culture Director, Production
Warner Bros. Discovery —Leavesden Green
- No degree
- Travel
- Human resources
Director, Statistical Programming
CSL Behring —Maidenhead
- £239,000 - £308,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Maintenance
- English
Senior Director, Commercial and Marketing Technology Platforms
Fortrea —Maidenhead
- 8 hour shift
- Computer Science
- Salesforce
- Business development
9d
Director, Global Governance and Strategic Engagement
University of Oxford —Oxford
- Full-time
- University
- School
Senior Leader, Project Management – Commercial Excellence
Cytiva —Little Chalfont
- £135,000 - £160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
Director of Legal Services
SettleParadigm —High Wycombe
- £117,237 - £122,173 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Team management
- Leadership
- Free parking
Quick apply
3d
Director of Operations - Critical Site - Engineering knowledge background
Equinix —Slough
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
20h
Head of F&B Strategy
TravelodgeHotels —Thame
- Up to £120,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bar
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Technology Strategy Director
Sysco —Hemel Hempstead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
7d
Senior Event Operations Manager - CarFest (Fixed Term Contract)
Silverstone —Silverstone
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
8d

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Director of People

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service -
Aylesbury

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£123,513 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

EDI
Human resources
Leadership
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

Join our Executive Team and help build the workforce, leadership and culture that will serve our communities for generations to come.

Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date

9th Aug, 2026

Job Type

Support, Support Services

About this vacancy

This is a rare opportunity to join Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service as Director of People and help shape the future of our workforce, culture and organisational capability. As a member of the Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing visible strategic leadership, across People Services, Organisational Development, Equality and Inclusion, and Training and Assurance. You will be central to enabling the Service to deliver its purpose, vision, Community Risk Management Plan and wider strategic priorities.

You will be responsible for

Leading the strategic direction and performance of the People Directorate, including HR, employee relations, wellbeing, payroll, organisational development, and operational training and assurance. You will be the principal advisor to the Fire Authority and Senior Executive Team on all people matters, ensuring that people strategy, culture, inclusion, workforce planning and organisational development are fully aligned to corporate priorities and operational delivery.

You will provide visible, values-led leadership across the Service, champion equality, diversity and inclusion, embed lessons from national reviews, strengthen leadership and career pathways, and ensure the organisation has the right people, skills and capability for the future. You will also lead the development of high-performing people services that are efficient, effective, trusted and focused on continuous improvement.

Vacancy details

We are seeking an exceptional and collaborative senior people leader with the credibility, strategic insight and resilience to operate at Executive level.

You will bring:

Proven experience as a strategic HR, organisational development or people leader within a complex organisation experiencing change
The ability to shape and deliver People, EDI and organisational development strategies that improve culture, engagement, wellbeing and performance
Outstanding leadership skills, with the ability to articulate a compelling vision and translate strategy into outcomes
High levels of political sensitivity, emotional intelligence, integrity and fairness
Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to advise, challenge and build productive relationships internally and externally
Experience of managing resources and budgets, identifying efficiencies and delivering value for money

Qualifications required

CIPD qualified to Level 7
Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification and experience

Experience and skills required

Significant experience of leading and developing People and OD strategies within a complex organisation
Thorough understanding of UK employment law, statutory requirements and current employment practice
Strong understanding of how proactive HR and OD support organisational and operational delivery in the public sector
Knowledge of the strategic issues and challenges facing public services and fire and rescue services, including operating within a unionised environment
Evidence of embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in strategy, policy, practice and culture
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare strategic reports, briefings and recommendations

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark Hemming – [email protected]

Permanent Contract
Salary £123,513 + Car Allowance
Full Time
37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Onsite gym facilities

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves the communities of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes and is continuing an ambitious journey of modernisation and change. Our promise to the public, values and behaviours guide how we work, and our Community Risk Management Plan sets a clear strategic direction for an excellent, modern and agile fire and rescue service. We are looking for an exceptional people leader to help us embed an inclusive culture, strengthen organisational capability and ensure our workforce is equipped to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact [email protected].

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

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Director of People

Director, Global Governance and Strategic Engagement

Director of Sport, Academies & Commercial Innovation

Director of Technology and Operations

Director of People & Culture

Director of Key Accounts

Head of Waste Strategy

Senior Director, Search & Evaluation Late TA Lead, Immunology

Senior Director, Information Technology EMEA

Director of Consulting

People & Culture Director, Production

Director, Statistical Programming

Senior Director, Commercial and Marketing Technology Platforms

Director, Global Governance and Strategic Engagement

Senior Leader, Project Management – Commercial Excellence

Director of Legal Services

Director of Operations - Critical Site - Engineering knowledge background

Head of F&B Strategy

Technology Strategy Director

Senior Event Operations Manager - CarFest (Fixed Term Contract)

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