Director of Corporate Services
Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA) protects the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park. Covering 823 square miles, the park is home to the highest mountain in Wales, the largest natural lake in Wales, and over 26,000 people.

We are now looking for a Director of Corporate Services to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

Welsh language skills are essential for the job. Please read the job description for the exact level required for this job role.

The Benefits

- Salary of £63,128 - £73,908 per annum
- Pension scheme
- 360 Wellbeing App, including GP access, mental health support, and fitness resources
- Discounts and financial support programs
- The chance to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty

The Role

As our Director of Corporate Services, you will provide strategic leadership for our corporate functions, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance while shaping the overall direction and governance of the National Park.

Specifically, you will promote our mission and voice across our legal, finance, IT, administration and customer care, Plas Tan-y-Bwlch, property, and communications services.

Working collaboratively with the Leadership Team, you will make a significant contribution to our strategic direction, setting the vision, culture and operating models across services and operational matters.

You will ensure that business plans align with the Wellbeing Objectives, Corporate Work Plan and Annual Report, while promoting effective policy development, partnership working and efficiency savings.

Acting as Monitoring Officer, you will oversee governance processes, advise Members on legal and conduct matters, attend Standards Committee meetings and report on any risks of unlawfulness or maladministration.

Additionally, you will:

- Lead and develop Heads of Service
- Represent the Authority in legal matters, where appropriate
- Conduct investigations referred by the Ombudsman
- Provide consistent legal and corporate advice to staff and Members
- Review financial and non-financial performance and implement remedial actions

About You

To be considered as our Director of Corporate Services, you will need:

- The ability to communicate and undertake all requirements of the post in Welsh and English
- Experience operating at a senior management level, including strategic leadership, programme and project management, performance management, industrial relations and financial management
- A qualification or record of professional development in Leadership and/or Management

The closing date for this role is 11th March 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Head of Corporate Services, Senior Corporate Services Manager, or Corporate Governance Director.

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