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JOB TITLE:                                     Specialist Planning Lawyer

SALARY:                                        JF15 - Pay Scale £72,268 with progression to £80,062

LGPS pension Employer Contribution 19.6 %

PERMANENT FULL TIME:           37 hours per week

LOCATION:                                   Stevenage with hybrid working

REPORTS TO:                                Assistant Chief Legal Officer

 TEAM:                                           Legal Services - Environment

DEPARTMENT:                             Resources

About Herts Legal

With more than 100 colleagues Herts Legal is one of the largest and most successful shared legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.

Our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are LEXCEL accredited.

Herts Legal provides a fantastic opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.

Some attendance at client offices and Planning Committees is essential, but we offer flexible hybrid working and have recently moved to newly refurbished modern offices in Stevenage.

Our highly effective practice management team looks after the business processes enabling the lawyers to focus on the law. 

We are excited by the opportunities presented by Local Government Reorganisation and are working to ensure that Herts Legal will be at the centre of any new legal service established as a result.

The Role

The role is based in the Environment Team which comprises 6 lawyers specialising in Planning and environment law.

We are looking to develop and grow our Environment Law Team, which covers Hertfordshire’s planning, highways, environmental and rights of way work, and supports the wider growth and development agenda for the County and its Districts.

The Team provide legal support to client departments and District Councils on planning, highways and environmental matters, including major infrastructure and development projects.

You will manage a caseload, with the emphasis on income generation, including complex and high-profile matters, delivering high quality, timely, commercial and solution focused advice to Council officers, Cabinet, committees, and other council bodies. You will understand the commercial and legal implications surrounding the work, and the future delivery of services across Hertfordshire.

You will need extensive knowledge and experience of public sector planning work, including S106 agreements, highways agreements, rights of way, and attending and advising planning committees. You will be fully aware of changing legislation and case law, and its implications for local authority planning work.

You will help lead and manage the Team and work closely with the senior management team.

Criteria for the Role

Essential criteria:

Ø A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive

Ø Extensive knowledge and experience of public sector planning law

Ø Management experience

Ø Attendance at Planning Committees

Desirable Criteria:

Ø Knowledge and experience of local government and public law

Ø Experience of working in local government

Ø A commercial mindset

Ø Initiative-taking, enthusiastic, and organised

Key Role Responsibilities

·      Manage your own case load of high profile and potentially complex matters

·      Support and encourage other team members to develop their knowledge and skills

·      Maintain and seek new business opportunities both internally and with other public bodies

·      Legal lead for major strategic projects on behalf of Herts Legal and its clients

·      Prepare and present training courses and seminars to Members, officers and others

·      Effective communication, risk management, and cost- effective use of resources

Person Specification:

·      Able to work independently on complex matters with multi-disciplinary teams

·      Diligent and pragmatic, with a flexible and commercial approach to problem solving

·      An excellent communicator at all levels

·      Ability to devise and lead strategically on complex or novel matters

·      Organised and able to lead and prioritise a heavy caseload

·      Committed to continual professional development, and developing skills and knowledge of additional legal disciplines relevant to the work of the Environment Law Team

·      Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills

·      Understand working in a politically sensitive environment

Your Application

If you have the knowledge, experience and skills to make a success of this dynamic and exciting role at Herts Legal, we look forward to receiving your application and meeting you.

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Brian Gallagher via brian.gallagher@penna.com 

or 07716 098175.

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Rheolwr Ardal BCyflog – £67,792 - £74,360 (Lwfans Dyletswydd Hyblyg o 20% a Lwfans Dyletswydd Barhaus o 12%) + buddion rhagorol Lleoliad – Pencadlys y Gwasanaeth, Caerfyrddin

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn chwilio am Reolwr Ardal B ysbrydoledig a blaengar i ymuno â’n Tîm Arweinyddiaeth Weithredol. Mae hwn yn gyfle prin i chwarae rhan allweddol wrth lunio dyfodol un o Wasanaethau Tân ac Achub mwyaf uchel eu parch y DU. Fel Rheolwr Ardal, byddwch yn darparu arweinyddiaeth strategol ar draws eich portffolio, gan sicrhau bod ein pobl, ein hadnoddau a’n partneriaethau wedi’u halinio i gyflawni rhagoriaeth i’r cymunedau a wasanaethwn. Byddwch yn arweinydd gweladwy sy’n cael ei yrru gan werthoedd, yn gallu gweithredu ar y lefelau uchaf o orchymyn, tra hefyd yn gyrru arloesedd, cydweithio a gwelliant parhaus.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd sydd:

•       Yn dod â hanes profedig o arweinyddiaeth strategol

•       Yn gallu dylanwadu ar ystod eang o randdeiliaid a phartneriaid a chydweithio â nhw

•       Wedi ymrwymo i gyflawni perfformiad uchel, diwylliant cynhwysol, a thrawsnewid gwasanaeth

•       Yn gallu arwain yn ystod digwyddiadau mawr a chyfrannu at fentrau cenedlaethol a rhanbarthol

•       Yn gallu ysbrydoli a grymuso timau i gyflawni yn ôl nodau uchelgeisiol

Byddwch yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth lunio a chyflawni strategaethau cyflwyno’r Gwasanaethau yn y dyfodol, gan sicrhau bod ein pobl yn cael eu cefnogi, bod ein cymunedau yn cael eu diogelu, a bod ein sefydliad yn parhau i esblygu i ymdopi â heriau sy’n dod i’r amlwg.

Dyma eich cyfle i arwain gydag uniondeb, gyrru newid ystyrlon, a chael effaith barhaol ar draws canolbarth a gorllewin Cymru.

Pecyn Ymgeiswyr, Hydref 2025

I gael gwybod mwy a sut i wneud cais, ewch i https://penna.com/jobs neu am drafodaeth anffurfiol am y rôl gyffrous hon, cysylltwch â chydweithiwr ein partner, Fizza Islam, ar Executive@LHH.com neu 0141 220 6460.

Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn hanner nos, nos Fercher 5 Tachwedd 2025.

Salary – £67,792 - £74,360 (20% Flexible Duty Allowance and 12% Continuous Duty Allowance) + excellent benefits 

Location – Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a forward-thinking and inspirational Area Manager B to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s most respected Fire and Rescue Services.

As Area Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across your portfolio, ensuring our people, resources, and partnerships are aligned to deliver excellence for the communities we serve. You’ll be a visible and values-driven leader, capable of operating at the highest levels of command, while also driving innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a leader who:

•       Brings a proven track record of strategic leadership

•       Can influence and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders and partners

•       Is committed to delivering high performance, inclusive culture, and service transformation

·        Has the ability to lead during major incidents and contribute to national and regional initiatives

·        Can inspire and empower teams to deliver against ambitious goals

You will play a vital role in shaping and delivering future Service delivery strategies, ensuring our people are supported, our communities are protected, and our organisation continues to evolve to meet emerging challenges.

This is your opportunity to lead with integrity, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting impact across mid and west Wales.

To find out more and how to apply please download the candidate pack below, or for an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact our partner’s colleague Fizza Islam at Executive@LHH.com or on 0141 220 6460.

Candidate Briefing Pack

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025

Up to £123,394

Leeds is a city that consistently exceeds expectations and contributes over and above to the wider UK economy. We continue to make our mark regionally, nationally and globally, powered by the broad range of talent and assets found in every corner of the city.

Our Leeds Ambitions set out a positive vision for the future of Leeds – one which recognises the amazing strengths and opportunities we have. Our economy is growing and continues to attract investment making Leeds a better place to do business and a great place to live. The partnerships which drive our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our population are as good as you will find anywhere in the country. And Leeds is once again leading the way in demonstrating how we can meaningfully tackle climate change, recently being one of only 119 global cities to receive the highest ‘A grade’ by the Carbon Disclosure Project.

To realise our ambitions we need a planning professional with the energy, confidence and experience to deliver at scale. This is a key senior role which will set the spatial requirements for the development and management of this core city within a large geography.

Leeds is a city committed to inclusive growth and development, so you will play a critical strategic role within the council. In this position you will bring strong leadership and be strategically and operationally responsible for the council’s planning functions and the delivery of agreed outcomes, targets and objectives as determined by our Organisational Plan.

You will be confident in working with key partners at local, regional and national level and be adept at working in collaboration with colleagues and partners to support the delivery of real change across the city.

Candidates need to demonstrate:

·     Experience of leading and managing the planning functions in a major public sector or private sector organisation ensuring the delivery and improvement of services that meet the needs of citizens and stakeholders.

·     Evidence of leading, shaping and influencing innovative and commercially astute practice to maximise opportunities while realising efficiencies.

·     Experience of developing and managing a transparent framework for compliance with planning legislation and policy requirements at national, regional and local levels.

·     Experience of representing an organisation on a range of planning related matters at regional and national level.

For further information go to https://leadingleeds.co.uk/ or contact our retained consultants at Penna: Pete John 07701 305617 or Ali Tasker 07514 728 114

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 9 November 2025.

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most ambitious and high-performing children’s services?

Durham County Council is seeking an outstanding leader to join its corporate leadership team as Director of Children and Young People’s Services - a role that offers the opportunity to build on a legacy of excellence to drive forward innovation, inclusion, and impact.

Following a period of significant transformation, our Children’s Services have achieved an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, reflecting the strength of our leadership, our corporate approach, the quality of our practice, and our unwavering commitment to children, young people, and families across the county.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead a talented and stable senior management team across education, social care, early help, SEND, and youth services. You will be responsible for shaping strategic direction, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and championing the voice and rights of children and young people in everything we do.

This is a role for a visionary leader, someone who can inspire teams, influence partners, and deliver outcomes that change lives. You will work closely with schools, health services, voluntary organisations, and communities to ensure every child in County Durham has the opportunity to thrive.

We are proud of our achievements, but we are not standing still. Our ambition is to be a national leader in integrated children’s services, with a strong focus on prevention, inclusion, and co-production. You will play a key role in delivering our Council Plan priorities and supporting our administration’s commitment to fairness, opportunity, and community empowerment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to lead at scale at one of the largest councils in the country, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Carol Coyle on 07500 887 849 for a confidential conversation, or visit https://durhamleadership.co.uk for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 9 November 2025

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Salary: £64,611 - £71,133 (Grade J) + £Negotiable Market Supplement for an exceptional candidate + Car allowance of £3900 per annum

Location: Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY / Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

DBS Check: Yes - basic

Experience the extraordinary with a move to Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC).

Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for public service and a track record of strategic legal leadership within local government? Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Legal Services to lead our legal team and act as Solicitor to the Council.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership position, providing expert legal advice across the Council, managing a high-performing legal team, and supporting governance as Deputy Monitoring Officer. You’ll play a key role in shaping legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting major projects and legislative changes.

Key Responsibilities

·      Lead and manage the Legal Services team, ensuring high-quality legal support across all service areas.

·      Provide strategic legal advice on complex issues including procurement, contracts, planning, and governance.

·      Act as training principal for legal apprentices and trainees.

·      Attend and advise at Council, Cabinet and Committees as required.

·      Instruct external legal specialists and manage substantial budgets.

·      Support the Monitoring Officer in upholding standards of conduct and lawfulness.

·      Drive service improvements and contribute to corporate goals.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

·      Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years post-qualification experience.

·      Proven leadership in legal services, with expertise in at least three areas such as procurement, contracts, property, planning, or litigation.

·      Strong governance knowledge and ability to advise senior stakeholders.

·      Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

·      Experience with legal software and systems (e.g., IKEN, Westlaw, Land Registry portal).

Why Join Us

In return, we are offering you a chance to thrive and further your career development with a range of regular management and other learning & development sessions whilst your role enables you to make a lasting impact on the Folkestone & Hythe District.

Folkestone & Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:

·      Flexible Working: Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.

·      Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.

·      Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

·      Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.

·      Health & Wellbeing: Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.

·      Additional Perks: Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.

We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week.

For further information please visit:

FHDC Website - Folkestone & Hythe District Council – Folkestone & Hythe District Council

FHDC Corporate Plan - Introduction | Corporate Plan | Folkestone & Hythe District Council

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9th November

Interviews are due to be held on 27th November.

For more information please contact Andreas Efthymiou, on Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com / D +44 (0) 7546 415 794

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

You can download the full role profile here: Job Description

Salary: £135,406-£171,760

Thank you for your interest in this exciting and pivotal role at Cornwall Council as our next Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer.

As one of the largest councils in the country, Cornwall Council has ambitious plans for the future, shaped by our natural resources and strong sense of place and community. We have an almost unique array of new opportunities for growth and development ranging from critical minerals, marine renewables and aerospace which together with our core industries have meant that Cornwall has benefitted from stronger growth in GVA than the UK average over the past 20 years. 

Whilst there are levels of vulnerability in some areas and a rapidly ageing population, we are proud to be an ambitious Council for our communities. We are constantly challenging and transforming our services to give the best service to our communities, encouraging innovation with a strong focus on digital solutions alongside building the homes that we need and driving growth through our investment portfolio and strong partnership structures.

A ‘Team Cornwall’ approach is central to how we work. We have a strong culture of partnership and innovation in Cornwall – whether it is working closely with our residents, elected Members, stakeholders or with Government to ensure Cornwall gains even greater devolved autonomy in line with the recognition of the Cornish as a protected national minority.

We are now seeking a Chief Operating Officer and Section 151 Officer who will help us build on these strengths – ensuring that we have the sustainable financial strategy, systems and culture needed to deliver our priorities. This is both a strategic and enabling leadership role: responsible for stewardship of the Council’s £1.5bn revenue budget and £1.9bn capital programme; for leading a diverse corporate services directorate of around 1,000 people; and for ensuring our resources, governance, and digital capability are fully aligned with our ambitions for Cornwall.

You will lead the Council’s organisational engine room – ensuring that our business support services fully enable the delivery of political priorities. That means translating strategy into action, defining and establishing the programmes and projects that will deliver our four-year Business Plan. It also means developing a high-performing team – bringing together newly-recruited individuals, to create a shared sense of purpose, and enable them to perform at pace.

Your focus will include driving productivity and effectiveness, reviewing services to ensure they are operating optimally, and addressing any bottlenecks that slow progress. You will also strengthen partnerships across sectors, ensuring that our services are easy to do business with and that we can work at pace with investors, developers and delivery partners. Through digital innovation, service redesign and a commercial mindset, you will ensure our organisation is continually learning, improving and delivering outstanding value for money.

This is an exciting opportunity for an existing COO seeking a fresh challenge at scale, or for a high performing finance leader motivated by the purpose of local government at its best.

In Cornwall, we proudly put our communities front and centre of everything that we do both for today and for tomorrow. Our work is guided by our priority outcomes underpinned by a focus on Our People, Our Planet and Our Pounds. The successful candidate will have the foresight, drive, energy and expertise as our Chief Operating Officer to embed our priority outcomes into the way the Council works, through citizen centred design and a relentless focus on securing value for money for the Cornwall Council taxpayer.  

I am so proud of this organisation, and I am seeking an exceptional candidate to share my passion for Cornwall and for making sure that Cornwall Council is a leading trailblazer local authority which can clearly demonstrate the benefits of being an established, mature, large unitary council.

Kate Kennally - Chief Executive, Cornwall Council

For further information about us and the role, please refer to the documents linked below:

·       Candidate Briefing Pack

·       About Cornwall Council

·       About Cornwall

For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact our retained consultant at Penna:

Andrew Tromans on 07805 226301 or email: andrew.tromans@penna.com

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 9^th November 2025

How to Apply

• Click "Apply"
• Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
• Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
• Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
• Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
• Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Salary up to £116,847

Lead a Strategic Transformation of People, Culture and Capability

Richmond and Wandsworth are two of London’s most dynamic and diverse boroughs – places with strong identities, ambitious agendas and a shared determination to deliver outstanding outcomes for their communities. Under our Better Services Partnership, we have brought together our workforces to create a single, collaborative organisation with the scale, influence and ambition to drive real change. Together, we’re designing a future-focused organisation – one that’s agile, innovative and equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

This is a defining leadership opportunity at the centre of our transformation. As our Assistant Director of Human Resources, you will lead the development of a centre of HR excellence that underpins our organisational effectiveness and accelerates our ambition. Working across both councils, you will shape a modern, forward-looking HR service that is strategic, proactive and outcome focused. From embedding digital enablement and designing seamless self-service solutions, to ensuring our strategic advice is insightful, influential and trusted, you will ensure HR is a true enabler of change and improvement.

We are seeking an accomplished and credible HR leader – someone with the professional authority, vision and curiosity to reimagine what excellent people services look like in a modern local government context. You will be more than the organisation’s senior HR counsel: you will be a transformational leader, able to anticipate future workforce challenges, redesign services around business needs, and create a culture of continuous learning, innovation and high performance. Championing CIPD professional standards and investing in the growth of capability across the HR function will be central to your success.

Why Richmond & Wandsworth? 

•        Scale and impact: Lead a workforce of over 3,000 people delivering vital services to hundreds of thousands of residents.

•        A platform for innovation: Shape a centre of excellence that sets new standards in public sector people leadership.

•        Values-driven culture: Join an organisation that thinks bigger, embraces difference, connects better, leads by example and always puts people first.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to lead large-scale transformation, deliver lasting organisational impact, and shape the future of two ambitious London boroughs, we look forward to hearing from you via our recruitment partner, Penna.

For further information, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack and contact our consultants at Penna:

•        Tom Niven on 07860 657044 or email: tom.niven@penna.com

•        Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com

•        James Miller on 07701233159 or email: james.miller@penna.com

Closing date: 11:59pm, 2nd November 2025

Assessment & Interview dates: w/c 10th November 2025

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Prif Swyddog Tân: £166,096 - £178,309

Prif Swyddog Gweithredol: £149,486 - £160,478

Lleoliad - Caerfyrddin

Ai hon yw’r swydd i chi?

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn cychwyn ar drawsnewidiad diwylliannol uchelgeisiol ac rydym yn chwilio am Brif Swyddog Tân/Prif Swyddog Gweithredol llawn gweledigaeth i arwain y daith honno.

Mae hwn yn gyfle prin i lunio dyfodol un o wasanaethau brys mwyaf uchel eu parch y DU, gan ei arwain trwy adeg hollbwysig gyda dewrder, tosturi a phwrpas.

Rydym eisiau i’n Prif Swyddog Tân/Prif Weithredwr nesaf fod â hanes profedig o arweinyddiaeth gref a chynhwysol gyda’r gallu i adeiladu ar ein llwyddiannau presennol. Bydd ganddo/ganddi sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, a’r gallu i feithrin a rheoli perthnasoedd cryf ar draws grŵp eang o randdeiliaid a bod yn eiriolwr dros y Gwasanaeth.

Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn chwarae rhan bwysig wrth wella diwylliant, gweledigaeth ac ymddygiadau’r Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub trwy ymgysylltu â’n pobl a’u hysbrydoli, fel eu bod yn parhau i ddarparu rhagoriaeth yn y gwasanaeth ledled canolbarth a gorllewin Cymru. Bydd angen iddo/iddi hefyd ddangos gallu i weithredu a dylanwadu ar lefel strategol mewn amgylchedd gwleidyddol ac undebol wrth feithrin dulliau cydweithredol o weithio gyda phartneriaid yn y sector cyhoeddus a’r sector preifat. Bydd yn dangos y safonau uchaf o broffesiynoldeb ac yn wirioneddol ymrwymedig i ddiwylliant o gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant.

Mae gan y Gwasanaeth un o’r ardaloedd daearyddol mwyaf yn y DU, sy’n ymestyn o Bort Talbot i Dyddewi ac i fyny y tu hwnt i’r Trallwng. Mae wedi meithrin enw da am ragoriaeth wrth ddarparu ein gwasanaethau o ymateb i ddigwyddiadau brys i amrywiaeth drawiadol o fentrau ataliol.

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru wedi ymrwymo i wneud ein cymunedau’r lleoedd mwyaf diogel i fyw, gweithio ac ymweld â nhw, trwy ganolbwyntio ar ddiogelu cymunedau, denu a datblygu ein pobl, gwneud defnydd effeithiol o adnoddau, a chyflawni gwelliant sefydliadol.

Rydym yn chwilio am Brif Swyddog Tân/Prif Swyddog Gweithredol blaengar i arwain Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru trwy gyfnod o newid diwylliannol cyffrous. Rhaid i ymgeiswyr ar gyfer y swydd uchel ei phroffil hon feddu ar ymwybyddiaeth gref o’r heriau cymhleth sy’n wynebu Gwasanaethau Tân ac Achub modern ledled Cymru a thirwedd ehangach y DU. Gyda greddf strategol gref a sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, byddwch yn meithrin perthnasoedd hanfodol â’r Awdurdod Tân, Llywodraeth Cymru, gwasanaethau sy’n bartneriaid i ni a rhanddeiliaid ar hyd a lled y sector.

Er bod profiad o fewn y Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub yn fanteisiol, nid yw’n hanfodol. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan arweinwyr llawn gweledigaeth sy’n bodloni gofynion y rôl. Fodd bynnag, mae’n rhaid i’r rhai sy’n gwneud cais am rôl y Prif Swyddog Tân fod yn gwasanaethu ar lefel Rheolwr Brigâd ar hyn o bryd, gyda phrofiad cadarn o arweinyddiaeth weithredol a’r gallu i gyflenwi’n weithredol.

Dyma’ch cyfle i yrru arloesedd, llunio gwaddol pwerus, a gwneud gwahaniaeth ystyrlon i gymunedau ledled canolbarth a gorllewin Cymru gan ein gwthio hefyd i oes newydd o ddarparu gwasanaethau.

I ddod o hyd i ragor o wybodaeth a sut i wneud cais, cliciwch y ddolen isod i fynd at y Pecyn Briffio Ymgeisydd neu, ar gyfer sgwrs anffurfiol am yr rôl gyffrous hon, cysylltwch â chydweithwraig ein partner Fizza Islam ar Fizza.Islam@LHH.com neu ar 0141 220 6460.

Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn 11:59yh ar Dydd Sul 26 Hydref 2025.

Pecyn Briffio Ymgeisydd

Sut i Wneud Cais

1. Llwythwch eich CV o dan “Dewiswch un o’r opsiynau isod.”
2. Llwyddiannwch i gyflwyno'r meysydd byr sy'n orfodol ar y dudalen nesaf.
3. Defnyddiwch ‘Ychwanegu Atodiadau’ i lanlwytho’ch Datganiad Cynorthwyol a unrhyw ddogfennau eraill.
4. Sicrhewch fod enw'r ffeil ar eich CV a'r datganiad cefnogol yn cynnwys eich enw llawn.
5. Sicrhewch fod y CV a'r Datganiad Cefnogol wedi'u llwytho i fyny cyn cyflwyno eich cais.

Chief Fire Officer: £166,096 - £178,309

Chief Executive Officer: £149,486 - £160,478

Location - Carmarthen

Have you got what it takes?

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is embarking on an ambitious cultural transformation and we are looking for a visionary Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to lead that journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most respected emergency services, guiding us through a pivotal moment with courage, compassion, and purpose. We are looking for our next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to have a demonstrable track record of strong and inclusive leadership with an ability to build on our existing achievements. They will possess excellent communication skills, and the ability to nurture and manage strong relationships across a wide stakeholder group and be an advocate for the Service.

The successful candidate will play a major role in enhancing the culture, vision and behaviours of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service through engaging and inspiring our people, so that they continue to provide service excellence across mid and west Wales. They will also need to demonstrate an aptitude to operate and influence at a strategic level in a political and unionised environment whilst fostering collaborative approaches to working with partners both in the public and private sector. They will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and be genuinely committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Service has one of the largest geographical areas in the UK, stretching from Port Talbot to St Davids and up beyond Welshpool. It has built a reputation of excellence in the delivery of our services from responding to emergency incidents to an impressive range of preventative initiatives.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to making our communities the safest places to live, work and visit, by focusing on community protection, attracting, and developing our people, making effective use of resources, achieving organisational improvement.

We are looking for a forward-thinking Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer to guide Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service through a period of exciting cultural change. Candidates for this high-profile position must bring a sharp awareness of the complex challenges facing modern fire and rescue services across Wales and the wider UK landscape. With strong strategic instincts and outstanding communication skills, the successful candidate will build vital relationships with the Fire Authority, Welsh Government, partner services, and stakeholders across the sector.

While experience within the Fire and Rescue Service is advantageous, it’s not essential. We welcome applications from visionary leaders who meet the role’s requirements. However, those applying to the Chief Fire Officer role must be currently serving at Brigade Manager level, with solid operational leadership experience and the capability to provide operational cover.

This is your opportunity to drive innovation, shape a powerful legacy, and make a meaningful difference to communities across mid and west Wales, while also propelling us into a new era of service delivery.

To find out more and how to apply please click the link below to the Candidate Briefing pack or for an informal discussion about this exciting role, please contact our partner’s colleague Fizza Islam at Fizza.Islam@LHH.com or on 0141 220 6460.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday 26 October 2025.

Candidate Briefing Pack

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Salary: Highly Competitive

If you’re the kind of leader who can look beyond the headlines, is committed to doing what’s right for our communities, who is fulfilled by public service duty and delivering outcomes, and who can find opportunities in all challenges – then this is the leadership role for you.

Warrington is a great place. It has passion, ambition, energy and, with the support of recently appointed Ministerial Envoys, a dedication to delivering the best for our residents and communities.

Our new Chief Executive will help us to address our financial challenges with modern approaches, maintain our strong collective culture, and lead the big changes our organisation needs – to ultimately demonstrate that we are a council that can continuously improve.

The role will provide the leadership and cohesion for this challenge, and bring about change through inclusion and engagement with all stakeholders.

Alongside our Ministerial Envoys, and led by our elected members, we must manage our budget effectively, live within our means, review our commercial investments, deliver a strong programme of change, and introduce new ways of working to support a healthy future.

This is a career-defining opportunity for somebody who can see the big picture, look beyond our current challenges, and lead our change with confidence.

For further information visit: https://www.warrington.gov.uk/chief-executive-recruitment

Or contact our consultants at Penna:

Ali Tasker on 07514 728114 or email: ali.tasker@penna.com

Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or email: julie.towers@penna.com

Pete John on 07701 305617 or email: pete.john@penna.com

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 26th October 2025

Longlist Meeting (candidates are not required to attend): Monday 3rd November 2025

Preliminary Interviews: Thursday 6th and Monday 10th November 2025

Shortlist Meeting (candidates are not required to attend): Monday 17th November 2025

Assessment Centre: Monday 24th November 2025

Final Panel Interviews: Tuesday 25th November 2025

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Salary £45,189 - £53,008 per annum, Grade H | SCP (37 - 45) Plus a market supplement of £8,000 per annum (market supplement to be reviewed after 12 months)

Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough are safe.

 You will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently and has a number of exciting projects to get involved with, including several large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough. 

 You will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.

 Brentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.

We are looking for a team member who has a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent construction discipline and has corporate full membership of either MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB and must be registered at either Class 2 or 3 with the Building Safety Regulator .

 You must be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative and have broad experience in Building Control legislation and enforcement processes. You must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.

In return we can offer,

• A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.
• Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• One professional membership payment.
• Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.
• Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.
• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.
• Local government pension scheme.

For more information please contact Andrew Barton at Penna on andrew.barton@penna.com or D +44 (0) 7922 386 432

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

You can download the role profile here: Job Description

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Up to £116,260

Leeds continues to deliver beyond expectations and contribute over and above to the wider UK economy. We continue to make our mark regionally, nationally, and globally, celebrating the broad range of talent and assets that we have across all areas of the city.

Our Leeds Ambitions set out a positive vision for the future of Leeds – one which recognises the amazing strengths and opportunities we still have. Our economy is growing and continues to attract investment making Leeds a better place to do business and a great place to live. The partnerships which drive our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our population are as good as you will find anywhere in the country. And Leeds is once again leading the way in demonstrating how we can meaningfully tackle climate change, recently being one of only 119 global cities to receive the highest ‘A grade’ by the Carbon Disclosure Project.

To deliver our ambition we need leaders with energy, confidence and experience in this key senior role.

As a city committed to housing growth and development you will play a critical strategic role within the council. In this position you will be responsible for leading, managing, and delivering services across a large housing portfolio (the second-largest social housing provider in England). Your focus will be on continuous improvement, utilizing strong management skills to achieve better outcomes for tenants and leaseholders, and driving innovation to reduce homelessness.

Our housing stock and ambitions are significant, and you will need to bring leadership and professional experience to provide strategic direction and innovation in delivering housing priorities. You will also contribute to wider place-based and community-focused initiatives.

You will be confident in working with key partners at local, regional, and national level and be adept at working in collaboration with colleagues and partners to support the delivery of real change across the city.

For further information go to https://leadingleeds.co.uk/ or contact our retained consultants at Penna: Pete John 07701 305617, Julie Towers 07764 791736 or Mark Baldwinson 07764 698139

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 26^th October 2025

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

Up to £179,320

Leeds continues to deliver beyond expectations and contribute over and above to the wider UK economy. We continue to make our mark regionally, nationally, and globally, celebrating the broad range of talent and assets that we have across all areas of the city.

Our Leeds Ambitions set out a positive vision for the future of Leeds – one which recognises the amazing strengths and opportunities we still have. Our economy is growing and continues to attract investment making Leeds a better place to do business and a great place to live. The partnerships which drive our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our population are as good as you will find anywhere in the country. And Leeds is once again leading the way in demonstrating how we can meaningfully tackle climate change, recently being one of only 119 global cities to receive the highest ‘A grade’ by the Carbon Disclosure Project.

To deliver our ambition we need leaders with energy, confidence and experience in this key senior role:

In this pivotal role, you will lead this large and exciting community and outcome focused directorate. You will provide the strategic direction and vision for the effective delivery of a broad range of services within the city. These include climate, energy and greenspace, community hubs, welfare and business development, environmental services, elections and regulatory services, housing, and safer stronger communities.

You’ll hold the statutory responsibilities in relation to housing and ensure the effective delivery of the Leeds Housing Strategy and ensure all directorate activity is properly aligned to the wider objectives of the Council, the Best City Ambition and the city’s broader strategic objectives.

With an emphasis on strong and corporate leadership, and reporting to the chief executive you will play a full and visible role in the corporate leadership team, influencing and advocating across the council and the city.

For further information go to https://leadingleeds.co.uk/ or contact our retained consultants at Penna: Julie Towers 07764 791736, Pete John 07701 305617 or Ali Tasker 07514 728114

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 26th October 2025

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.