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Executive Director - Corporate Resources Employer: Acorn Recruitment Location: Newport, Newport, NP10 8FY Pay: £92,000 to £101,000 per year Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Disability Confident: Yes Closing Date: 01/04/2026 About this job We’re pleased to be supporting Qualifications Wales with the appointment of a new Executive Director of Corporate Resources. Qualifications Wales is the independent regulator of qualifications and the qualification system in Wales. It is responsible for ensuring that qualifications and the qualifications system are effective in meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales, and for promoting public confidence in these. Key Information: Location: Newport with a hybrid approach. Contract: Permanent and full-time, requests for alternative working patterns can be discussed at interview. Salary: £92,000 - £101,000 depending on experience, along with civil service pension (employer contribution of28.97%), 31 days’ annual leave, and other competitive benefits. Relocation support could be considered. Deadline: 22nd March 2026. Job Purpose Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive team, the Executive Director of Corporate Resources will provide strategic leadership to the Corporate Resources directorate and be an active member of the executive team, contributing to leadership across the whole organisation. Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the Corporate Resources directorate and be a member of the executive team. Oversee the financial stewardship of Qualifications Wales, manage its human and financial resources and assets, fulfil statutory and regulatory obligations, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Ensure high standards of corporate governance within the directorate and across all areas of the organisation. Ensure the organisation receives excellent service from Corporate Resources teams to support regulatory and policy work in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Manage corporate functions to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation. Motivate and enhance performance and staff development. Business planning and resource management. Support organisational decision making through sound governance structures. Lead change in systems or processes. Develop controls and track performance to enhance delivery and manage risk. Commercial and supplier management.
Qualifications & Requirements Professionally qualified in at least one corporate specialism (HR, ICT, Finance – CCAB qualified, Corporate Governance, Facilities or Procurement). Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent the organisation with other public bodies, building relationships that lead to mutually beneficial collaboration. An ability to inspire and motivate professionals through a period of change and innovation whilst engendering consistent and accountable approaches to work. Extensive experience in a strategic leadership role with a track record in corporate function management, performance motivation, business planning, governance, change leadership, performance controls, risk management and commercial/supplier management. Application Process To apply, send an updated CV and supporting statement (maximum of 2,000 words) detailing your motivation for applying and your suitability with the person specification, in consideration ahead of the deadline on 22nd March 2026. Complete our anonymised Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. Our intention is to interview on 16th April 2026. If you have any issues with these dates or require any further reasonable adjustments as part of the process, please contact Acorn by Synergie. Contact & Additional Information Qualifications Wales have retained Acorn by Synergie to support and manage this round of recruitment. To learn more, please contact Acorn by Synergie. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr
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