At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead workforce improvement initiatives and monitor trends to shape practical solutions.
- Company: The role is with the Welsh Local Government Association, focusing on public sector improvement.
- Benefits: The position offers a chance to influence national workforce policy and engage with key stakeholders.
- Other info: Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 20th July.
- Why this job: This role uniquely combines policy, practice, and partnerships to tackle significant workforce challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in workforce policy or HR is required, along with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Closing Date: 5th July 2026
Remember to check your CV before applying. Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
Interview Date: w/c 20th July
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to sit at the heart of sector‑led improvement—bringing together policy, practice and partnerships to tackle some of the biggest workforce challenges facing councils today. You’ll work closely with local authorities, Welsh Government, trade unions and sector partners to support innovation, share good practice and drive improvement at a national level.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and supporting workforce improvement initiatives across the sector
- Monitoring workforce trends, risks and opportunities, and shaping practical solutions
- Supporting national workforce policy and negotiations on pay, terms and conditions
- Building strong relationships with councils, partners and social partners
- Delivering peer support, learning networks and improvement programmes
- Providing expert advice on workforce matters, including national agreements
- Producing high‑quality briefings, research and consultation responses
- Supporting Panel Performance Assessments and wider improvement activity
- Championing fair work, equality, diversity and inclusion
About you
You’ll bring:
- Strong experience in workforce policy, HR or public sector improvement
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership working skills
- The ability to turn insight into practical, impactful solutions
- Confidence working across complex agendas including governance, performance and reform
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for public service improvement in Wales
Apply Now!
For an initial discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Jo Hendy, Chief Officer for Improvement.
The Association welcomes applications in English or Welsh. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK. The WLGA does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us. The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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