DIRECTOR STRATEGY PARTNERSHIPS & TRANSFORMATION

Local Government Chronicle; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation in Cardiff is seeking a Director of Strategy Partnerships & Transformation. The role involves providing strategic leadership for service transformation and working with stakeholders to implement key commitments. Ideal candidates will have an in-depth understanding of public services and be strong communicators with proven partnership skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to make a significant impact within a large organisation.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of public services required.
• Experience in delivering partnership working across the public sector.
• Ability to handle complex issues with ease.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on service transformation.
• Work with Cabinet Members to implement the Council's commitments.
• Lead transformation service delivery and reshape the Council.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership working

Communication

Understanding of public services

Job description

Director Strategy Partnerships & Transformation

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant and diverse city and to be part of a dynamic senior management team of a leading public sector organisation with 15,000 employees delivering over 700 individual services to over 362,000 residents. A recent independent peer review found that Cardiff Council is a 'good and ambitious Council' with a 'can do and optimistic' culture.

About The Job

Reporting to the Corporate Director Resources, you will provide strategic leadership and direction on the transformation of services provided to citizens across Cardiff, driving the delivery of the Council's Change Programme in response to pressing demand and financial pressures. You will also play a key role in working with Cabinet Members and Councillors to ensure the implementation of the Council's Stronger, Fairer, Greener commitments that underpin our Corporate Plan.

As a member of the Council's Senior Management Team, you will play an integral strategic role in leading highly effective transformation service delivery, reshaping the Council and driving performance to ensure continued focus on improvement.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will be able to perform at your best working at a strategic level in a large organisation.

The role requires an individual who has an in-depth understanding of public services and is experienced in delivering partnership working across the public sector as well as strategic and transformational change in public service delivery, which ensures the effective and efficient implementation of the Council's strategic choices and achieves continually improving outcomes in the lives of people within Cardiff.

You will be articulate, credible and able to win respect by giving clear expert advice. You will have the ability to think strategically and handle complex issues with ease.

A confident communicator, you will quickly establish effective professional relationships across the Council, as well as with partner organisations.

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009).

Additional Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Orders, Chief Executive on 872401.

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Job Details

• Job Category: Corporate Management
• Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Permanent
• Location: Cardiff, UK
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Published on: 17 Nov 2025
• Closing Date: 19 December 2025 at 11.59pm