Job Description

Corporate Lead Officer: Porth Cymorth Cynnar

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Closing date:

01/06/2025

Reference:

REQ105997


37 hours / Permanent
79,741 - 85,162 *
Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.





Are you a strategic leader with a passion for early intervention, prevention, and community wellbeing? We are looking for an inspirational and experienced professional to join our senior leadership team as Corporate Lead Officer - Porth Cymorth Cynnar. This is a pivotal role, providing corporate leadership across a portfolio of vital services including:


Early intervention and support Wellbeing centres Housing services Carers and community support Parenting, youth work and engagement Play and physical activity Prevention and support pathways

Key Responsibilities



As the Corporate Lead Officer, you will:


Act as the Council's strategic advisor on early intervention and wellbeing Develop and implement innovative, citizen-focused strategies Lead cross-service planning and delivery in line with Council objectives Collaborate with partners and elected members to drive performance and improvement Ensure services are delivered within budget while maintaining high quality and compliance Inspire and manage teams to deliver effective, coordinated support services across the county

About You



To excel in this role, you will have:


Proven experience in strategic planning and service transformation Strong understanding of public service delivery, particularly in early help and prevention Exceptional communication and leadership skills Financial acumen and a track record of managing budgets and external funding A commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement

Why Join Team Ceredigion?



You'll join a forward-thinking organisation that puts people first. You'll work in a beautiful part of Wales, with a supportive team and the chance to shape vital community services that make a real difference.





What We Offer


Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to help you manage work and personal commitments. Annual Leave: A competitive annual leave allowance from 33 days per year Pension Scheme: A generous employer pension contribution scheme (employer contribution of 14.6%). Family Benefits: Enhanced benefits to support you and your family. Lifestyle Savings: Access to savings and discounts on various lifestyle expenses. Health and Well-being: Employee health and wellness packages to promote a healthy work environment.

and Person Specification





Interviews will take place at Penmorfa, Aberaeron on 16/06/25.





Get in Touch



For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Geraint Edwards: geraint.edwards2@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cymorth Cynnar - Community Wellbeing and Learning

We provide early help, prevention and intervention services to a range of groups and individuals across the County. Our aim is to identify need and offer support before issues and concerns become too great and more formal intervention is needed. Our key functions include:


Lifelong Learning and Skills Leisure & Wellbeing Early Intervention Services Support and Prevention Services Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit

Canolfan Rheidol

Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.

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Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.