Executive Director – Housing & Environment

We are seeking an Executive Director of Housing and Environment to work with the Chief Executive, other Executive Directors, and Elected Members to achieve the Council’s strategic direction and objectives. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services within the County Borough and serve as the principal advisor to the Council on all matters within your portfolio. Your role will involve transforming and modernising the Council’s approaches to service provision while ensuring long-term sustainability. 

You will set, model, and embed a culture that reflects the organisation’s values and behaviours, developing strong working relationships to overcome obstacles. Your leadership will support staff to deliver services that make a tangible difference to our customers.  

As a member of the Corporate Management Team, you will work with external partners to deliver coordinated services that meet residents' needs. You will manage budgets proactively for the Directorate and the Net Revenue Budget is currently £122m.  You will ensure compliance with governance processes and promote the Council’s interests externally. Representing the Council on various bodies, you will enhance its corporate identity and ensure the Council’s Transformation Programme achieves its objectives. 

Hear from Ed, our Chief Executive, about why you should consider a career as a senior leader in Caerphilly: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-training/join-caerphillys-leadership-team?lang=en-GB 

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Principal Recruitment Officer, Carole Brimble on  brimbcl@caerphilly.gov.uk 

Assessment Centre: W/C 28^th April  

Interview: 20^th May  

The political restrictions defined by the ‘Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 as amended’ apply to you in respect of this post.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.  Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.