Building for Bridgend County Borough’s future
Thank you for your interest in these vital leadership roles here at Bridgend County Borough Council
Welcome
Welcome to Bridgend County Borough Council. We are delighted that you are considering joining our team at this exciting time of transformation and growth. I joined the authority in July and am excited that we have been able to create these new posts as part of our corporate change programme.
Bridgend County Borough covers around 100 square miles with a population of 145,000. We have a diverse geography, with beautiful valleys in the north and 12.5 miles of coastline and beaches to the south. The M4 runs right through the centre of the county borough, and we have main-line rail links to Cardiff, London and Swansea. The county is growing with a new regional data centre in development and development of industry and life sciences in South Wales. Whilst we have some challenges in the North of the county and a need to invest in our valleys you will join a county where the population and economy is growing. Core services in areas such as social services and education are good, and our finances provide a sound base for us to look forward with optimism.
It is a welcoming authority that is keen to move forward at pace. We have a council and cabinet that is ambitious and has created these new posts to provide capacity across the authority to enable us to deliver transformation and change. Joining us at this time will enable you to be part of a team at the start of an exciting programme of change and be part of developing a new transformation strategy that will set out a vision for Bridgend in 2040.
Our Delivering Together – Corporate Plan 2023–28 sets out our ambitious vision for the future, ensuring that we deliver high-quality, integrated services that empower individuals and communities. As part of this commitment, we are seeking passionate, resilient, creative and visionary leaders to help shape the future of our public spaces and services for children and young people.
On this site you will find further information about Bridgend County Borough, the council, and details about these two key roles – Head of Service – Public Realm and Head of Strategy, Early Years and Youth.
We have huge ambitions for our organisation, partnerships, our people and communities, and we want you to play a part in this.
A strong collaborator and innovator, you will inspire and influence colleagues and partners across both Bridgend County Borough and south Wales and continue to find innovative ways to change lives and improve outcomes – whether through creating safe, sustainable public spaces or delivering excellence in early years and youth services.
If you feel that you have the skills and the track record required and can combine this with a real sense of ambition for our communities, the council and the county borough at this exciting time, we would love to hear from you.
Best wishes,
Jake Morgan Chief Executive
Head of Strategy, Early Years and Youth
Lindsay Harvey, Corporate Director: Education, Early Years & Young People is seeking a credible and visionary leader to take on the critical role of Head of Strategy, Early Years and Youth. This is a rare chance to shape the future of early years provision, youth services including youth justice, and key support services such as school transport and catering.
Head of Service – Public Realm
Janine Nightingale, Corporate Director: Communities is seeking an outstanding individual to take on the critical role of Head of Service – Public Realm. This is a rare chance to lead a diverse portfolio of statutory and public-facing services, including Planning & Development, Strategic Regeneration, Economic Development, Green Spaces, Bereavement Services, and Sustainability.