About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

Ceredigion County Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Corporate Manager – Partnerships and Performance to play a key role in supporting the Council’s strategic priorities and driving continuous improvement across services.

This is a significant corporate role working closely with senior leaders, where you will manage a broad portfolio of functions and help ensure strong governance, performance and partnership working across the organisation, including a key role in strengthening organisational resilience and emergency preparedness.

About the Role

Reporting to the Corporate Lead Officer – Policy, Performance and Public Protection, you will manage the Council’s Partnerships and Performance function and support the delivery of corporate priorities.

You will:

• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team delivering key corporate services
• Oversee and coordinate core areas including:
• Strategic partnerships (e.g. Public Services Board and Community Safety)
• Corporate performance, business planning and self-assessment
• Equalities, engagement and consultation
• Complaints and Freedom of Information
• Civil contingencies and emergency planning, including preparedness and response coordination during major incidents
• Community cohesion and refugee resettlement
• Policy development, research and analysis
• Support the Corporate Lead Officer in shaping policies and strategies for improvement
• Provide professional advice to senior managers, elected members and partners
• Build strong working relationships across services and with external organisations
• Lead on cross-cutting initiatives across the Council
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and governance frameworks

About You

We are looking for a capable and collaborative manager who can operate effectively in a complex public sector environment.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of managing teams and delivering service improvement
• Strong understanding of local government and political context
• Experience in performance management, partnership working and policy development
• Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• Commitment to equality, collaboration and high-quality service delivery

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Senior management qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Other Requirements

• Welsh language skills
• Full driving licence
• Politically restricted post

Why Join Us?

• To play a key role in supporting corporate priorities and improving outcomes
• To work collaboratively across services and with a wide range of partners
• To develop your career in a forward-thinking local authority
• To enjoy flexible working in a unique coastal environment

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced manager with a passion for partnership working, organisational resilience and performance improvement, we would welcome your application.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For further information, and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Diana Davies on diana.davies@ceredigion.gov.uk

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.