The Appointment Committee met to discuss the process for appointing a new Director of Frontline Services. The meeting's agenda focused on interviewing candidates for this senior role.

Appointment of Director Frontline Services

The primary item scheduled for discussion was the appointment of a Director of Frontline Services. The report pack indicated that the committee was to interview candidates and conclude the selection process for this position. This role is responsible for leading a new directorate encompassing a wide range of services, including Recycling and Neighbourhood Services, Parks Services, Cardiff Harbour Authority, Highways Assets & Maintenance, Civil Parking Enforcement, and Bereavement & Registration Services. The Director will provide strategic leadership and advice to Cabinet Members and Councillors on delivering the Council's vision and Corporate Plan, with a focus on improving performance and outcomes.

The recruitment pack outlines the salary for the role as £145,999 per annum, with conditions of service in accordance with the Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officers of Local Authorities. The role requires candidates to demonstrate a range of competencies, including Putting Our Customers First, Getting Things Done, Leading Change, and Optimising Resources, among others, at Level 5 of the Cardiff Council Behavioural Competency Framework¹. The pack also details the extensive responsibilities of the role, which include translating the Council's vision into strategies for the directorate, providing advice on service delivery models, leading strategic partnerships, and optimising the use of Council resources.