Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Head of Compliance Operations for the Disused Tips Authority
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Help build the regulatory capability behind one of Wales' newest public bodies.
The Disused Tips Authority for Wales is being established as the national public body responsible for overseeing the safety, management and regulation of disused tips across Wales. Operating in a high-profile, safety-critical environment, our success will depend on a regulatory approach that is fair, proportionate, transparent and trusted by the people and communities we serve.
Role Overview
As Head of Operations (Compliance), you will play a critical leadership role in developing and leading the Authority's national compliance and enforcement function. You will ensure statutory notifications, monitoring, compliance and enforcement activities are delivered consistently, proportionately and in accordance with legislation, protecting communities while supporting confidence in the Authority's regulatory approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the Authority's national compliance and enforcement function.
- Ensure statutory notifications, monitoring, compliance and enforcement activities are delivered consistently, proportionately and in accordance with legislation.
- Develop operational policies, regulatory processes and workforce capability.
- Promote consistency, fairness and effective regulation.
- Align compliance activity with the Board's strategic vision and Corporate Plan.
- Build a professional, consistent and high-performing compliance function.
- Work with Welsh Government, local authorities, regulators, landowners, professional institutions and other partners to strengthen regulatory capability, share good practice and develop approaches that support the long-term management of disused tips across Wales.
- Encourage compliance, build understanding of statutory responsibilities and promote confidence in the Authority's regulatory approach.
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Role Details
This is a broad strategic leadership role. Alongside leading the Authority's compliance function, you will develop operational policies, regulatory processes and workforce capability, ensuring compliance activity is aligned to the Board's strategic vision and Corporate Plan while promoting consistency, fairness and effective regulation.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to shape the regulatory foundations of a new national organisation, helping establish the Disused Tips Authority as both a trusted regulator and a recognised centre of excellence in compliance, enforcement and public safety.
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Establishment of the Authority
The Disused Tips Authority for Wales will be established as an independent Welsh Public Body and separate legal entity on 1 April 2027. Until then, these roles will be hosted by the Welsh Government, providing a unique opportunity to help create and shape a new national organisation from the outset.
Employment Details
Successful candidates will initially be employed by the Welsh Government before transferring to the Disused Tips Authority when it becomes operational on 1 April 2027, with continuity of employment maintained throughout.
Additional Information
The Disused Tips Authority is a separate organisation from the Welsh Government. Please disregard any Welsh Government guidance, policies or recruitment information linked within this advert and refer to the accompanying Candidate Information Pack for information relevant to this vacancy.
To learn more about the Authority's purpose, ambitions, culture, values, benefits and recruitment journey, please review the Candidate Information Pack and recruitment video.
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