Do you have a passion for North Wales and a desire to see the region grow and deliver on its potential? Are you ready to lead transformational change for North Wales? Join Ambition North Wales as our Portfolio Director and become the driving force behind the Regions long-term vision for economic well-being.
This is your opportunity to:
Shape the Future: Provide senior leadership for the North Wales Growth Deal, steering innovative projects that deliver real impact for communities and businesses.
Champion Collaboration: Work with six local authorities, education leaders, private sector partners, and government to maximise economic and social outcomes.
Deliver Results: Lead the planning, management, and delivery of a multi-million-pound portfolio, ensuring value for money and measurable success.
Promote Sustainable Growth: Champion inclusive, low-carbon economic development through skills, job creation, and private investment.
Influence Policy: Build strong relationships with regional, national, and UK stakeholders, supporting the CEO to attract investment and shape policy.
Uphold Excellence: Ensure high standards of governance, transparency, and accountability in everything you do.
Inspire Teams: Be a visible leader, role model Ambition North Wales values, and foster a high-performing, motivated team culture.
Represent the Region: Act as a senior ambassador, promoting North Waless opportunities and achievements to partners, investors, and communities.
If youre passionate about making a difference, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to lead a region towards a brighter future, we want to hear from you!
As Portfolio Director, your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Leadership and Vision
Programme and Portfolio Delivery
Governance, accountability and compliance
Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement
Leadership of people and resources
Were looking for a Portfolio Director with:
Educated to degree level and evidence of relevant continuous professional and managerial development.
Proven track record of senior leadership
Strong knowledge of economic development, regional growth, and regeneration policy
Extensive experience of partnership working
Demonstrable ability to translate strategic vision into delivery
Excellent political awareness and stakeholder management skills
Proven capability in programme management
Strong analytical skills, communication and presentation skills,
Proven leadership and people management skills
Commitment to the highest standards of public service
The team have adopted a hybrid working model with a mix of Llandudno Junction office based and home working. In return, you will receive a salary of £84,480-£93,163 per annum plus membership of the local government pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. This is a full-time permanent role with Ambition North Wales.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 4 th February 2026. All application documents will need to be submitted by this date. On applying, you will be sent further instructions as to the application process. The Assessment Centre will take place during the week commencing 9 th of March 2026 and the final interview with the Corporate Joint Committee on Friday 20 th March 2026.
If this sounds like the Portfolio Director role for you, click the apply online button and complete the full application process.
We look forward to hearing from you. North Wales is an excellent place to live and work and you could play a key role in shaping its future.
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