The Officer Appointments Committee of Wiltshire Council met on Thursday 9 January 2025 to appoint a new Corporate Director for Care and Wellbeing. Following an interview process, Emma Legg was appointed to the role.

Appointment of Corporate Director - Care and Wellbeing

The committee appointed Emma Legg to the position of Corporate Director, Care and Wellbeing. This role is a senior leadership position within Wiltshire Council, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. The Corporate Director for Care and Wellbeing is responsible for setting the strategic vision and policy direction for the Care and Wellbeing directorates, as well as overseeing operational management and financial control. The postholder will also act as either the statutory Director of Adult Social Care (DASS) or the statutory Director of Public Health (DPH).

The role profile for the Corporate Director - Care and Wellbeing, detailed in the Public reports pack, outlines the extensive experience and qualifications required, including a degree, professional qualifications, and substantial senior management experience in a complex, multidisciplinary organisation. The role involves significant budget accountability, with indirect impact on the council's gross budget of approximately £872 million and direct responsibility for service budgets totalling £299.6 million. The position also requires a deep understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, particularly concerning the protection of adults and children, and the ability to work effectively within a political environment.

The meeting was chaired by Councillor Richard Clewer. Apologies were received from Councillors Laura Mayes and Derek Walters, with Councillor Jane Davies and Councillor Gordon King attending as substitutes respectively. No declarations of interest were made, and there were no public participation statements or questions. The committee resolved to exclude the public from the discussion regarding the appointment, citing the likelihood of disclosing exempt information.