Join us and create a career you love
At Neath Port Talbot Council we look after a large, diverse, complex region of Wales. But our approach to meeting the needs of our 140,000 residents and over 3,000 businesses is simple. We recruit collaborative, talented people and offer them opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Join us and you’ll be supported to gain new skills and build a successful career in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Safe in the knowledge that we’re right there with you offering more opportunities, more development and more support.
No matter what your job, we want you to bring your ideas and your unique opinions and perspectives. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.
Working together we can make Neath Port Talbot a great place to live, work and visit.
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Head of Engineering & Transport
Lead the services that keep Neath Port Talbot moving
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious leader to join Neath Port Talbot Council as our Head of Engineering and Transport.
Leading a diverse portfolio of highways, engineering and transport services, you will play a key role in delivering the infrastructure that supports our communities, economic growth and environmental ambitions. As a member of our Corporate Leadership Network, you will influence strategic decision making, drive transformation and help shape the future of the county borough.
This is an opportunity for someone who can inspire others, build strong partnerships and shape the future of transport, infrastructure and engineering services across Neath Port Talbot. We are looking for someone who leads with confidence, compassion and integrity, and who is passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for residents and communities.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Provide inspiring strategic leadership across highways, engineering and transport services
- Deliver high-performing, customer-focused and value-for-money services
- Lead innovation and service improvement
- Build strong partnerships with Members, Welsh Government, contractors and regional stakeholders
- Inspire and develop talented teams while fostering a positive, inclusive culture
- Lead confidently through change, complexity and major incidents
If you’re up to the challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.
An offer of employment to the successful candidate will be subject to:
- Medical clearance
- Qualifications check
- Asylum and immigration check
- Two appropriate and satisfactory references
Further information about this post and the Council’s expectations of the successful candidate can be obtained from:
Nicola Pearce - Strategic Director of Environment & Regeneration
Email: n.pearce@npt.gov.uk
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The role of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) is to manage, maintain and operate the strategic road network in South Wales on behalf of the Welsh Government
Shared Lives Coordinator
Long term and Respite Opportunities Available
Do you have a warm, welcoming home and a genuine desire to make a difference in someone’s life?
West Glamorgan Shared Lives is recruiting Shared Lives Carers to provide long term and respite support for adults across the region. Shared Lives is often described as “like fostering, but for adults” – offering people the chance to live as part of a family or household, with support tailored to their individual needs.
Volunteer School Based Counsellor
Do you have a passion for working with children and young people?
We are currently recruiting for a Volunteer School Based Counsellor to join our warm and friendly team. The ideal candidate will be qualified at a minimum diploma level and may have had experience working in an education setting or with children and young people however this is not essential.
We are looking for counsellors who would like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people struggling with mental health concerns across NPT.
Neath Port Talbot CVS Vacancies
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 9th July 2026.
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