Head of Performance and Workforce Cultural Change
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- Employer:
- Bridgend County Borough Council
- Location:
- Bridgend
- Salary:
- £92,438 to £98,580
- Closing date:
- 15th March 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe129836
Description
Working together to make the change
Do you have the strategic leadership, influence and ambition to shape a high performance culture across our organisation?
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our performance, workforce and cultural change agenda. This is a highly impactful, corporate level role that brings together HR & Organisational Development, Communications & Marketing, Public Affairs, and Corporate Policy & Performance.
You will drive a culture where performance, accountability and continuous improvement are embedded across every service. Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leaders, you will set council wide expectations, lead major cultural change activity, and ensure our workforce is supported, developed and ready to meet future challenges.
With substantial experience in senior performance leadership, workforce transformation or organisational development, you will bring energy, clarity and a collaborative style. You will influence at the highest levels, guide teams through complex change, and forge strong partnerships locally, regionally and nationally.
If you are driven by improving outcomes, empowering people and shaping a high‑performing organisation, this is your opportunity to make a major impact.
For further information, speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Louise Bickley (07586 715788) or Gary Evans (07809 195 593).
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Gweithio gyda’n gilydd i sicrhau'r newid
A oes gennych yr arweinyddiaeth strategol y dylanwad a'r uchelgais i lunio diwylliant perfformiad uchel ar draws ein sefydliad?
Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn eithriadol i arwain ein hagenda perfformiad, gweithlu a newid diwylliannol. Mae hon yn rôl effeithiol iawn, ar lefel gorfforaethol sy'n dwyn ynghyd Adnoddau Dynol a Datblygu Trefniadaethol, Cyfathrebu a Marchnata, Materion Cyhoeddus, a Pholisi Corfforaethol a Pherfformiad.
Byddwch yn ysgogi diwylliant lle mae perfformiad, atebolrwydd a gwelliant parhaus wedi'u hymgorffori ar draws pob gwasanaeth. Gan weithio'n agos gyda'r Prif Weithredwr ac uwch arweinwyr, byddwch yn pennu disgwyliadau ar draws y cyngor, yn arwain gweithgarwch newid diwylliannol mawr, ac yn sicrhau bod ein gweithlu yn cael ei gefnogi, ei ddatblygu ac yn barod i ateb heriau yn y dyfodol.
Gyda phrofiad sylweddol mewn arweinyddiaeth perfformiad uwch, trawsnewid y gweithlu neu ddatblygu sefydliadol, byddwch yn dod ag egni, eglurder ac arddull gydweithredol. Byddwch yn dylanwadu ar y lefelau uchaf, yn arwain timau drwy newid cymhleth, ac yn meithrin partneriaethau cryf yn lleol, yn rhanbarthol ac yn genedlaethol.
Os ydych yn cael eich ysgogi gan wella canlyniadau, grymuso pobl a llunio sefydliad sy'n perfformio'n dda, dyma'ch cyfle i gael effaith fawr.
I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, ewch i join-bridgend.co.uk/cartref/ neu siaradwch â'n partneriaid chwilio gweithredol GatenbySanderson: Louise Bickley (07586 715788) neu Gary Evans (07809 195 593).
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Louise Bickley
- Telephone:
- 07586 715 788