Assistant Director of People, Inclusion and Culture Salary: c£100,000 (and generous pension and benefits) Closing Date: 9 th March 2026 Bury Council is on an ambitious journey of place-based transformation. Halfway through our ten-year "Let''s Do It!" strategy, we are reshaping how we work, how we lead and how we support our communities to thrive. This is not incremental change; it is a bold, values-led programme founded on community empowerment, inclusion and a strengths-based approach. To help drive this agenda, we are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of People and Inclusion to provide strategic leadership at the heart of our organisation. This is the Council''s most senior workforce professional, offering a rare opportunity to shape the culture of a modern local authority at a pivotal moment in its journey. Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy and Transformation, you will play a key role in the Council''s senior leadership team, working collaboratively with peers to shape strategic direction and organisational culture. You will be trusted to influence at the highest levels, providing confident, independent professional advice to elected members, the Chief Executive and corporate directors on complex, high-impact workforce and inclusion matters. You will lead a broad and influential people function, encompassing HR operations, business partnering, organisational development, payroll and pensions, health and safety, as well as equality, diversity and ..... full job details .....