About the role We’re looking for a bold, visionary leader to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer for the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee. If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact on communities and driving regional transformation, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. As Chief Operating Officer, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making—working closely with the Chair, Vice-Chair, Statutory Officers, and regional partners to deliver our ambitious vision for South West Wales 2035. You’ll provide strong governance, unlock opportunities, and champion innovation across the region. Your leadership will ensure compliance with statutory obligations and governance frameworks, while fostering collaboration with Welsh and UK Governments. Above all, you’ll ensure that the needs and aspirations of our communities and the region are central to every decision we make. Your responsibilities will include: Accountability & Governance: Act as principal officer accountable to the South West Wales CJC, providing effective leadership across all functions and services. Strategic Leadership: Lead in a complex, multi-level governance environment, collaborating with Local Government, Welsh Government, and UK Government. Organisational Development: Design and implement strategies, policies, and processes to support the goals of the CJC as a newly established corporate legal entity. Funding & Investment: Support efforts to unlock government and private investment, enhancing existing programmes and driving regional growth. Strategy & Member Engagement: Build strong relationships with Elected Members to deliver the Committee’s vision and integrated regional investment strategy. Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster proactive engagement with local authorities, strategic partners, and other stakeholders to put regional aspirations at the heart of decision-making. Statutory Compliance: Oversee statutory responsibilities under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021, including financial and asset planning, risk management, workforce planning and organisation, and staff recruitment, development, and management. About You We are looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking leader with a demonstrable track record in senior leadership, expertise in local government and regional governance, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. You will possess strategic insight, political awareness, and a drive for excellence. Integrity, trust, and honesty are central to this role, and you must embody the Nolan principles in all aspects of your leadership. Your ability to lead through change, foster collaboration, and make evidence-based decisions will be critical. Welsh Language The Welsh language is integral to the identity of our region and its people. If you do not currently meet the Welsh language standard for this role, we are happy to support your Welsh language development journey and help you achieve the necessary skills. Benefits Whilst working for the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee you’ll be employed by Carmarthenshire County Council (CCC), and as such will enjoy the benefits and rewards that all our employees can access. We want you to enjoy working for CCC and for it to be a rewarding experience. We recognise that the one of the greatest rewards is job satisfaction and we understand that everyone appreciates a little extra. We offer a range of benefits and working arrangements to support employees in their working and personal life. To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Key Dates and the Selection Process: Shortlisting: 17 October. Assessment Centre: 10 November. Appointments Panel: 18 November. The Assessment Centre and Appointments Panel will be held at County Hall, Castle Hill, Carmarthen SA31 1JP For an informal discussion, please contact Wendy Walters, Chief Executive, at Carmarthenshire County Council on 01267 224110.