Director of Environment & Regulatory Services

Director of Environment & Regulatory Services

We are recruiting a Director of Environment & Regulatory Services at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Penallta House

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £101,443 – £112,480 and offer excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

We are seeking a Director to lead the delivery of the Council's Environment & Regulatory Service in terms of both strategy and management responsibility. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, customer‑focused services within your portfolio area and support the delivery of achieving the Council's strategic direction and objectives.

You will be the strategic lead for the following areas:

• Environmental Health
• Trading Standards
• Licensing
• Registrars
• Sport & Leisure
• Community Centres
• Green Spaces & Cemeteries
• Emergency Planning
• Community Safety

You will set, model, and embed a culture that reflects the organisation's values and behaviours, developing strong working relationships to overcome obstacles. Your leadership will support staff to deliver services that make a tangible difference to our customers.

For The Role, We Ask That You Have:

• A professional degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A post graduate management qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
• Chartered Membership of a recognised relevant professional institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of the range of policy and operational issues confronting Environment and Regulatory services, and local government generally.
• Experience of Senior Management and Leadership.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.

Closing date: 29th January 2026
Shortlisting: 4th February 2026
Assessment Centre (in-person): 12th & 16th February 2026
Final interviews (in-person): 20th & 23rd March 2026