Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Head of Governance & Legal for the Disused Tips Authority
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Help build the governance and integrity behind one of Wales' newest public bodies.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in one of Wales' newest public organisations.
The Disused Tips Authority for Wales
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 not only on effective operational delivery, but on governance arrangements that enable confident decision-making, organisational accountability and public trust.
About the Role
As Head of Governance & Legal, you will play a critical leadership role in developing the Authority's governance and legal capability. You'll ensure the organisation operates lawfully, transparently and with integrity while creating governance arrangements that enable effective decision-making, clear accountability and strong public confidence.
This is a broad strategic leadership role. Alongside leading the Authority's governance and legal functions, you'll shape governance frameworks, Board processes, legal compliance arrangements and organisational policies that support the Board's strategic vision and Corporate Plan.
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Beyond the organisation itself, you will play a pivotal role in developing the Authority's ambition to become a recognised centre of excellence in public sector governance and organisational accountability. Working with Welsh Government, regulators, oversight bodies and professional institutions, you will help strengthen governance capability, share best practice and contribute to the continued development of governance across Wales' public sector.
The Role
The role is both inward and outward facing:
- Internally, you will create governance arrangements that provide clarity, confidence and accountability, enabling leaders and colleagues to make informed decisions within proportionate governance frameworks.
- Externally, you will build trusted relationships with Welsh Government, regulators, auditors and other partners, demonstrating the Authority's commitment to transparency, integrity and effective public administration.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the governance foundations of a new national organisation, helping establish the Disused Tips Authority as a trusted, accountable and well-governed public body recognised for the quality of its leadership, decision-making and organisational integrity.
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Important
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.
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.
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.
More Information
To learn more about the Authority's purpose, ambitions, culture, values, benefits and recruitment journey, please review the Candidate Information Pack and recruitment video.
- Help build a new public body for Wales: Disused Tips Authority for Wales
- General Candidate Information Pack - 2026 Recruitment Campaign
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