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WORKFORCE

Chief Executive

Bridgend County Borough Council aims to deliver the best local services in Wales. We are proud of our achievements over recent years, especially our transformation agenda and the innovative way we have modernised service delivery. Protecting front line services has been key to the way we have approached our financial challenges and this will continue to be a key priority. We're ambitious to achieve more positive change in the future and our citizens and stakeholders will be at the heart of this agenda.

We expect applications from outstanding candidates who are confident about providing strategic leadership to our elected members and employees. Your drive, determination, creativity and vision will be key to taking our council forward and creating better opportunities for our communities.

The Role:

* To advise Cabinet and Council on policy issues relating to the council's functions and services and provide visible leadership through strong communication and engagement with employees, citizens and partners.
* To lead the development of strategies to deliver the council's vision and ensure effective arrangements are in place to ensure understanding and delivery of the strategic priorities and improvement objectives.
* To provide strong and visible leadership in the management of change processes, develop and review the management of resources, partnership arrangements to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services.


The Candidate:

* A substantial record of strategic leadership and management in a multidisciplinary organisation with extensive experience of ensuring the developing and translating of strategy and policy into effective operational plans.
* Experience of working with elected members and the democratic decision making process and a comprehensive understanding of the services delivered on behalf of local government.
* Exceptional leadership skills and proven ability of driving a performance management culture and a successful track record of engagement with citizens.


If you feel you have the experience and skills to take up this exciting opportunity please visit this link for further information or contact Simon Jones on 029 2078 3050.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd July.

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