Chief Executive Officer, Disused Tips Authority for Wales

Welsh Government; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national governmental body in Wales is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the establishment of the Disused Tips Authority. The role involves overseeing safety management for disused tips and requires strong leadership and strategic vision. This position offers a salary of £120,000, with a closing date for applications on 26 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as an influential leader in a relevant field.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the Disused Tips Authority.
• Oversee the assessment, registration, monitoring, and management of disused tips.
• Ensure the safety and sustainable management of disused tips.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

Operational delivery

Collaborative approach

Job description

The Welsh Government is establishing The Disused Tips Authority for Wales, an Arm’s Length Body due to become operational on 1 April 2027. The Authority will deliver a proactive management regime for disused coal and non-coal tips, protecting human welfare, safeguarding communities, and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced and influential leader to serve as the Authority’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a new Welsh Government arm’s length body. You will play a key leadership role in the establishment of the Authority in relation to the assessment, registration, monitoring and management of disused tips. The Authority will play a pivotal role in providing a structured approach to managing the safety of the disused tips across Wales.

We are seeking an ambitious, collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can combine strategic vision with operational delivery. We welcome individuals who can offer fresh perspectives, strategic thinking, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, with a strong desire to make a positive impact.

This is an opportunity to help shape a new national body from the outset, ensuring that the legacy of Wales’s industrial past is managed safely and sustainably for future generations.

Closing date: Midnight, 26 November 2025

Remuneration: £120,000

For further information or to apply, please contact Goodson Thomas at 029 2167 4422 / [e-mail].