Neath Port Talbot Council opens strategic director role
Neath Port Talbot Council has opened applications for a Strategic Director of Place and Economy, a newly established senior role aimed at guiding the borough’s long-term prospects and supporting economic advancement. The timing of this leadership position is particularly opportune, as the region aims to leverage its industrial background while pursuing fresh investment opportunities and executing regeneration initiatives.
The council is enhancing its executive team to align with its growth objectives, having already secured major funding and launched significant revitalization projects. The selected individual will serve under the Chief Executive and join the Strategic Leadership Team, overseeing a broad mandate that includes housing, regeneration, tourism, and cultural development.
The primary responsibility will involve crafting and implementing a forward-thinking strategy for Neath Port Talbot, integrating economic growth, regeneration, housing solutions, and place-making. Additionally, the director will strengthen collaborations between the council, the Welsh Government, businesses, investors, and local communities to ensure meaningful economic and social benefits.
Situated within the South Wales economy, Neath Port Talbot holds a key position, combining industrial expertise, natural assets, and established communities as assets for future initiatives. The council is targeting a seasoned professional with a track record of successfully managing large-scale projects in public, private, or regulated sectors.
Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in regeneration, economic development, infrastructure, housing, or place-making, along with the ability to coordinate complex programs and forge partnerships across industries. The role demands a dual focus: balancing high-level planning with tangible results while addressing political and organizational challenges.
This leadership position shows the council’s commitment to a unified approach in shaping Neath Port Talbot’s trajectory, emphasizing the interplay between investment, infrastructure, housing, tourism, culture, and the wider economy. Given that upcoming decisions will shape the borough’s environment for generations, the council views this appointment as a chance to secure a visionary leader capable of delivering enduring impact.
Applications for the Strategic Director of Place and Economy role are currently open, with additional details accessible via the Neath Port Talbot Council recruitment portal. Interested applicants may also reach out to Alex Hayes or Gary Evans for more information.
