SENIOR ENGAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a senior professional in Education & Lifelong Learning to lead the development and delivery of complex school organisation proposals, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

The post holder will manage stakeholder engagement, consultations and communications with schools, communities, elected members and partner organisations to support successful outcomes and robust business cases.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality education services.
• Experience leading complex projects and developing strategic proposals.
• Strong knowledge of education legislation and policy in Wales.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of complex school organisation proposals.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, consultations and communications.
• Provide strategic advice and oversee statutory processes.
• Plan nursery education places across Cardiff with providers.
• Deputise for the School Organisation Programme Planning Manager when required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Project management

Change management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Cardiff’s Education and Lifelong Learning Directorate is committed to delivering excellence and equity in education across the city. We work collaboratively with schools, governors, and communities to ensure every learner has access to high-quality teaching and inclusive learning environments. Our vision is aligned with the Council’s Stronger, Fairer, Greener and Cardiff 2030 strategies, and we are proud to champion innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement across our education system.

The service now operates a hybrid working model which enables employees to work flexibly from home or from an office base, depending upon service requirements.

About the job

This is a senior role within the School Organisation Programme, responsible for leading the development and delivery of complex school organisation proposals and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

The post holder will manage stakeholder engagement, consultations and communications, working closely with schools, communities, elected members and partner organisations to support successful outcomes. They will provide strategic advice, oversee statutory processes, identify and manage risks, and contribute to the development of robust business cases and investment proposals. The role also leads the planning of sufficient nursery education places across Cardiff, working in partnership with maintained and non-maintained providers.

Working collaboratively across the Council and wider partnership forums, the post holder will support colleagues, promote legislative compliance and, when required, deputise for the School Organisation Programme Planning Manager.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Brett Andrewartha, School Organisation Programme Planning Manager [e-mail] or 07810 187540.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for a qualified and experienced professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services and managing change.

The successful candidate will have experience of leading complex projects and developing strategic proposals to meet statutory and organisational objectives. They will possess a detailed understanding of education legislation and policy in Wales and be able to ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements.

Strong communication and engagement skills are essential, together with experience of leading consultations and working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. The role requires excellent project, resource and people management skills, including the ability to lead team colleagues and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. Experience of developing evidence-based business cases and securing investment or funding will be advantageous.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Child Workforce Barred List check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

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Job Category Education - Professional / Support

Department Education & Lifelong Learning

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent