Head of Service - Public Realm

Head of Service - Public Realm
Job description
This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious team, committed to creating vibrant, sustainable communities, high quality development and employment opportunities and delivering exceptional public services across Bridgend County Borough, the third fastest growing region in Wales.

Our county borough is a place of natural beauty and strong connectivity from the valleys in the north to the stunning coastline in the south. With the M4 corridor running through the heart of the area and excellent rail links to Cardiff, London, and Swansea, we are a well-connected and forward thinking community with regeneration and sustainability at its core.

We are now seeking an outstanding individual to take on the critical role of Head of Service Public Realm. This is a rare chance to lead a diverse portfolio of statutory and public-facing services, including Planning & Development, Strategic Regeneration, Economic Development, Green Spaces, Bereavement Services, and Sustainability. In this newly created role, you will also play a key role in shaping the future of our communities through innovative strategies and transformational change.

Working closely with the Corporate Director Communities, you will provide strategic leadership and operational excellence, ensuring the delivery of capital programmes and our regeneration schemes, as well as leading economic development services ensuring they are delivered effectively, meet statutory requirements, and respond to the evolving needs of our residents.

With significant experience in managing public facing services, leading organisational change, and delivering complex projects, you will bring vision, resilience, and a collaborative approach to this new role and help deliver Bridgend s ambitions.

If you have the experience, ambition, and values to make a lasting impact for Bridgend County Borough and its communities, we want to hear from you.

For further information, visit or speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Marnie Lodhi () or Gary Evans ().

Closing Date: 14th December at 11.59pm