About the role

Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in local government, corporate assurance or regulatory services?

We’re looking for a senior leader to head our Policy, Performance & Public Protection service, a core corporate portfolio at the centre of performance, governance, partnership working and public protection at Ceredigion County Council.

This role combines leadership of corporate performance and policy with strategic and operational responsibility for public protection, within a collective leadership model focused on shared accountability and high standards.

The portfolio covers:

Performance & Partnerships:

• Partnerships & Performance
• Performance & Research
• Equality & Inclusion
• Complaints & Freedom of Information
• Strategic Partnerships
• Refugee Resettlement
• Civil Contingencies & Business Continuity

Public Protection

• Trading Standards
• Environmental Health
• Licensing

What you’ll do

• Act as Corporate Lead Officer and lead adviser to the Council on corporate performance, policy, risk management, community cohesion and engagement, civil contingencies and public protection.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for public protection and regulatory services, ensuring compliance, assurance and public confidence.
• Lead the Council’s approach to corporate performance management, research and insight, supporting evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Act as the Council’s lead officer supporting the Public Services Board.
• Provide strategic leadership within a collective management model, ensuring effective service delivery through collaboration and shared accountability.
• Work closely with senior leaders and elected members to deliver shared corporate priorities.

What you’ll bring

• A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, with evidence of continued professional development.
• Significant senior leadership experience (minimum 5 years), leading complex, multi‑disciplinary services.
• Strong understanding of operating within a democratic, political local government environment.
• Credibility as a trusted senior adviser on corporate assurance, performance, partnerships or regulatory services.

What we can offer you

• A senior leadership role with real corporate influence.
• A supportive, values‑led collective leadership culture.
• Competitive salary at Corporate Lead Officer grade (pay award pending).
• Flexible hybrid working and strong wellbeing focus.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Additional information

Job Description and Person Specification

Candidate Information Pack

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Elen James on elen.james@ceredigion.gov.uk

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We reserve the right to extend the closing date.