About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3602
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Llanelli
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Grade:
Grade M
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Salary:
£55,551 - £60,944
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£28.79 - £31.59
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Contract Hours
37
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Come and join our team
Shape the future of South West Wales
South West Wales is a region with strong foundations, distinctive places and significant future potential. This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping how the region grows, connects and develops over the coming decades.
The South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee brings together the local authorities of Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire and Swansea, alongside Bannau Brycheiniog and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authorities. Together, we are working at regional scale to deliver bold, joined-up action across strategic planning, transport, economic development and energy.
Our ambition is to create a more competitive, connected and resilient South West Wales: a region with improved infrastructure, strong sectoral clusters, sustainable growth, thriving communities and better outcomes for people, businesses and the environment.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, credible and forward-thinking Strategic Development Lead to establish and lead this critical function within the SWWCJC.
This is a pivotal leadership role at an important stage in the development of the region’s Strategic Development Plan. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, elected Members, local authorities, National Park Authorities, Welsh Government and wider partners, you will help turn regional ambition into a clear, deliverable and evidence-led spatial framework for South West Wales.
You will provide strategic leadership for the preparation and delivery of the Strategic Development Plan, build effective partnerships across the region, and ensure that spatial planning is fully aligned with wider priorities including transport, energy, economic development, climate resilience, housing, infrastructure and sustainable growth.
About you
You will bring substantial experience in strategic planning and development plan preparation, ideally gained within or alongside the public sector. You will understand the complexity of working across organisations, places and political environments, and will be confident advising senior leaders and Members on complex planning and policy matters.
We are looking for someone who can combine professional expertise with collaborative leadership: someone able to build trust, navigate competing priorities, develop strong evidence-based approaches and motivate others to deliver high-quality outcomes.
You will be comfortable operating in a complex, politically sensitive, multi-stakeholder environment, with the judgement, resilience and communication skills needed to lead a high-profile regional planning agenda.
Why join us?
This role offers the chance to influence one of the most important long-term planning programmes in South West Wales. You will work at the heart of regional decision-making, help establish a new strategic planning function, and contribute directly to a plan that will shape future growth, investment, infrastructure and place-making across the region.
If you are ready to bring strategic vision, professional expertise and collaborative leadership to a role with genuine regional impact, we would welcome your application.
For an informal conversation
For further information about the role, please contact Chris Owen.
Email –
[email protected]
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Job Description:
SWWCJC - Strategic Development Lead (May 2026) Cymraeg a Saesneg.pdf – 265KB Opens in a new window
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
23/08/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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