Executive Director – Education & Social Services

About Us

We are seeking an Executive Director of Education and Social Services 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 and the Net Revenue Budget is currently £344m.  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.  

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please visit the Caerphilly County Borough Council website.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Director of People Services Lynne Donovan on  donovl@caerphilly.gov.uk  

Closing date: 10^th April

Assessment Centre: W/C 28^th April  

Interview: 20^th May  

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’