Working together
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.
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 and London to the east, and Swansea in the west.
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 to thrive. As part of this commitment, we are seeking passionate and visionary leaders to help shape the future of education and adult social care within our county borough.
On this site you will find further information about Bridgend County Borough, the council, and details about these two key roles – the Head of Learning – Leading Educational Excellence and the Head of Adult Social Care – Transforming Lives and Communities.
We have huge ambitions for our organisation, partnerships, our people and communities, and we want you to play a part in this. We are looking for creative, people-centred senior leaders to join our motivated leadership team, working together to deliver the council’s objectives.
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.
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,
Lindsay Harvey, Corporate Director: Education, Early Years & Young People
Claire Marchant, Corporate Director: Social Services and Wellbeing
Head of Learning – Leading Educational Excellence
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Learning to lead and manage our diverse portfolio of education services. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact on school improvement, additional learning needs provision, and school modernisation across our locality.
Head of Adult Social Care – Transforming Lives and Communities
As our new Head of Adult Social Care, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality services, driving transformational change, and fostering strong regional partnerships with health colleagues, commissioned providers, police and the voluntary sector.