Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Strategic Planning and Performance Team Leader

Job Reference:

PDSP00004D1CWE

Location:

County Hall, Ruthin

Salary:

Grade 10 (42,839 - 47,181 per annum)

Hours:

37 per week

Contract:

Permanent

Closing date:

14th November 2025

About the role:

We're looking for a strategic, data-driven professional to lead our Planning and Performance Team - a role central to the Council's governance and improvement agenda.

This key role will oversee corporate planning, performance reporting and risk management, ensuring alignment with Welsh legislation and best practice. If you're passionate about public service, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful outcomes through evidence-based decision making, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please contact Robyn Lovelock at robyn.lovelock@denbighshire.gov.uk.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies
To view the full list of benefits we offer, please visit our website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Denbighshire County Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to Equal Opportunities and Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications made in the Welsh Language. Any applications made in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than any submitted in English. This advert information is also available in Welsh.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,839.00-47,181.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you educated to degree standard or equivalent? Essential requirement. Do you have extensive experience in strategic planning, performance management, or corporate risk? Essential requirement Do you have experience working with WLGA, Welsh Government or regional partnerships on strategic initiatives or performance frameworks.? Essential requirement.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhuthun LL15 1AS

Application deadline: 14/11/2025
Reference ID: PDSP00004D1CWE