Strategic Manager NOR (SWTRA) in Cardiff

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 women as they are currently under‑represented in our management roles.

All appointments will be made on merit.

Responsibilities

• To develop, plan and deliver high quality services, placing the Agent’s objectives at the heart of all decision making.
• To set ambitious but achievable objectives for service delivery, supporting accountable and operational managers to meet changing organisational needs, leading by example and taking responsibility for delivering successful outcomes for the Agent.
• To provide effective day‑to‑day leadership and management across the Service as well as contributing to the leadership of the wider council, role‑modeling behaviours in line with agent values and working collaboratively with colleague managers to deliver priorities as set out in both the agent’s and council’s Corporate Plans and the Strategic Workforce Plans.
• To support the Head of Service in the development of overarching ambitious and end‑user focused strategies and policies.
• To act as an advocate for the Agent and Council, in national and regional partnerships, providing strategic input into initiatives and collaborations with external and internal stakeholders, as applicable.
• To work positively and proactively with portfolio holders, WG officers and ministers, on relevant service matters; preparing reports and briefings; taking into account the special nature of relationships between the Welsh Ministers and the Agent.

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

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.

Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.

If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel, 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.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

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