Head of Service - Public Realm

Bridgend County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Head of Service for the Public Realm portfolio. The role demands strategic leadership to ensure operational excellence and effective delivery of public services, including Planning and Economic Development. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in managing public-facing services and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. Full-time role, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing public-facing services and delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and drive vision, resilience, and collaborative culture.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational excellence for the Public Realm portfolio.
• Ensure delivery of capital programmes and regeneration schemes.
• Lead economic development services to meet statutory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Director to align agendas.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Head of Service – Public Realm

Employer Bridgend County Borough Council
Location Bridgend, Wales
Salary £92,438 to £98,580
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time

Overview

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking an outstanding individual to lead a newly created portfolio of statutory and public‑facing services across Planning & Development, Strategic Regeneration, Economic Development, Green Spaces, Bereavement Services, and Sustainability. The role will shape the future of Bridgend’s communities through innovative strategies and transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational excellence for the Public Realm portfolio.
• Ensure delivery of capital programmes and regeneration schemes.
• Lead economic development services to deliver effectively, meet statutory requirements, and respond to evolving resident needs.
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Director – Communities to align agendas and priorities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing public‑facing services and delivering complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and drive vision, resilience, and collaborative culture.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

Closing Date

Sunday 14 December 2025 at 11:59 pm