At SWTRA, we help create a road network that connects people and places in a safer, greener and more reliable way. We work on projects across South Wales that address some of the country’s most critical challenges. From complex infrastructure, increasing transport needs, and climate change – we combine innovation, expertise, and technology to make South Wales a better place to live, work and visit. You can contribute to work that will have a lasting positive impact on your local community with an organisation where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that’s supportive, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for growth. Why not give it a try? We would be very happy to consider your application to join our skilled, enthusiastic and friendly team.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly welcome applications from woman as they are currently under-represented in our management roles. All appointments will be made on merit.
Responsibilities
- To contribute to the overall management of the Corporate Services & Governance Division
- To deliver emerging service strategies (as agreed by the Head of Service) and objectives according to annual service and financial plans.
- To build and maintain effective working relationships across the council and Welsh Government, working in partnership with managers and trade unions.
- To liaise with other services in the Directorate and throughout the Council, and with other agencies, to maximise the overall benefit of service provision.
- To be responsible for the operational management of the budget associated with the Corporate Services Team, ensuring that the best value is achieved and that the budgetary cash limit for the section is not exceeded.
- To lead, manage and engage teams within the service through shared standards, commitment to improvement and development of end user focused services – ensuring regular and effective communication and performance management.
- To encourage a culture which protects the safety, health and wellbeing of all staff and stakeholders in line with corporate policies and procedures.
- To ensure business continuity planning across the service is up to date.
- To promote equality of opportunity for all in line with corporate standards, policies and procedures.
- To actively encourage a supportive culture and workforce capable of delivering the Agent’s and service’s vision, priorities and values, and take reasonable steps to maintain and enhance resources, partnerships and staff development.
- To deputise for the Strategic Manager CSG and undertake such other duties as may be reasonably allocated by the Strategic Manager
The Corporate Services Manager role requires maintaining strong and effective relationships both internally and externally to support the delivery of organisational objectives and ensure excellence in
corporate services, governance, and assurance.
Should you require further information or to speak to someone please email – [email protected]
You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
