Culture & Improvement Manager

Are you passionate about shaping positive workplace culture and driving meaningful organisational change? Humberside Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Culture Improvement Manager to lead the development and delivery of our culture transformation agenda. Working with senior leaders, colleagues and partners across the Service, you will play a pivotal role in embedding our values, strengthening inclusion, enhancing employee engagement and creating an environment where everyone can thrive and perform at their best. This is a unique opportunity to influence lasting cultural improvement and help shape the future of our organisation.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):
•    Postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent relevant professional experience) in Human Resource Management or an equivalent field, e.g. organisational psychology, business management, sociology or change management. 
•    Significant experience of leading organisational culture, organisational development, workforce improvement or change management initiatives.
•    Experience of developing and implementing strategic improvement plans and tracking outcomes.
•    Comprehensive knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty.

Benefits package:
•    Local Government Pension Scheme
•    Free on-site parking
•    Generous holiday entitlement
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
•    Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card
•    Free private healthcare
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Car salary sacrifice

Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the employee specification. Please submit your completed application form via email to the HR Team on HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk
Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT.  Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting.

Proposed Recruitment Timeline: 
Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026 at 12.00 pm
Anticipate Interview Date: w/c 19 October 2026.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references, right to work, and DBS checks.
For an informal discussion about the role please e-mail Lou Marritt, Acting Head of Organisational Development (lmarritt@humbersidefire.gov.uk)
Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR Team (HR@humbersidefire.gov.uk), in confidence, at the earliest opportunity.

Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.