Head of Housing and Communities / Pennaeth Tai a Chymunedau

Denbighshire County Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales seeks a dynamic Head of Service to lead various impactful services including Housing Development and Community Support. This role demands a strategic thinker and decisive leader with a proven record. The position offers agile working arrangements, a culture of innovation, and the chance to make a significant community impact. Closing date for applications is noon, Thursday 30 October 2025.

Benefits

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Culture of innovation and investment

Clear mandate to deliver Corporate Priorities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering meaningful outcomes.
• Experience in leading diverse and high-impact portfolios.
• Ability to shape services that matter deeply to communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio including housing and community services.
• Drive the vision forward for Denbighshire County Council.
• Create a culture of innovation and investment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Decisive leadership

Collaboration

Business acumen

Passion for public service

Job description

Overview

At Denbighshire County Council, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved—and even more excited about what’s ahead. We’re on a bold journey to make Denbighshire an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive. As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving that vision forward.

Role

We’re seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Head of Service to lead a diverse and high-impact portfolio, including:

• Housing Development & Maintenance
• Working Denbighshire (employment and skills)
• One Stop Shops
• Libraries & Archives
• Youth & Community Resilience

This is more than a leadership role - it’s a chance to shape services that matter deeply to our communities. You’ll be a strategic thinker, a decisive leader, and an inspiring collaborator with a proven track record of delivering meaningful outcomes. Business acumen, professional credibility, and a passion for public service are essential.

We offer

• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• A culture of innovation and investment
• A clear mandate to deliver our Corporate Priorities

How to apply and contact

If you’re ready to lead transformational change and make a lasting difference in Denbighshire, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please contact Tony Ward, Corporate Director – Economy and Environment, on 01824 706397 or by email to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is noon, Thursday 30 October 2025.

You can download an application form from our website at: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/working-together

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Cyfieithiad

Mae Cyngor Sir Ddinbych yn falch o’r hyn rydym wedi’i gyflawni – ac yn llawn cyffro am yr hyn sydd i ddod. Rydym wedi cychwyn ar daith fentrus i wneud Sir Ddinbych yn lle ardderchog i fyw, gweithio a ffynnu ynddo. Fel aelod o’n Tîm Arwain Strategol, byddwch yn chwarae rhan hollbwysig wrth roi’r weledigaeth honno ar waith.

Rôle a phortffolio

Rydym yn chwilio am rywun dynamig a blaengar i fod yn Bennaeth Gwasanaeth ac arwain portffolio amrywiol a dylanwadol, gan gynnwys:

• Datblygu a Chynnal a Chadw Tai
• Sir Ddinbych yn Gweithio (cyflogaeth a sgiliau)
• Siopau Un Alwad
• Llyfrgelloedd ac Archifau
• Ieuenctid a Gwytnwch Cymunedol

Mae hon yn fwy na swydd arwain yn unig - mae’n gyfle i lunio gwasanaethau sydd o’r pwys mwyaf i’n cymunedau. Dylech fod yn rywun sy’n meddwl yn strategol, arwain yn benderfynol ac ysbrydoli wrth gydweithio, gyda hanes o gyflawni canlyniadau ystyrlon yn llwyddiannus. Mae’n hanfodol bod yn graff mewn busnes a meddu ar hygrededd proffesiynol ac awch am wasanaeth cyhoeddus.

Rydym yn cynnig

• Trefniadau gweithio ystwyth a hyblyg
• Diwylliant o ddyfeisgarwch a buddsoddi
• Cyfrifoldeb pendant dros gyflawni ein Blaenoriaethau Corfforaethol

Sut i ymgeisio

Os ydych chi’n barod i arwain trawsnewid a gwneud gwahaniaeth hirdymor yn Sir Ddinbych, hoffem glywed oddi wrthoch. I gael sgwrs anffurfiol, cysylltwch â Tony Ward, Cyfarwyddwr Corfforaethol – yr Economi a’r Amgylchedd ar 01824 706397 neu [e-mail]

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw dydd Iau, 30 Hydref 2025 am hanner dydd.

Gallwch lawrlwytho ffurflen gais oddi ar ein gwefan ar: www.sirddinbych.gov.uk/gweithio-gydan-gilydd

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.