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 as the new Corporate Director for Care and Wellbeing. This role is a senior leadership position within the council, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. The Corporate Director for Care and Wellbeing is responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational management of the Care and Wellbeing directorates and services. This includes statutory responsibilities, potentially as the Director of Adult Social Care (DASS) or Director of Public Health (DPH). The role involves significant engagement with elected members, providing advice and guidance to the Cabinet and contributing to the council's corporate and strategic plans. The appointment was made after an interview process, and the public were excluded from this part of the meeting due to the likely disclosure of exempt information. The role profile for the Corporate Director - Care and Wellbeing LSCD-2763 Corporate Director Care and Wellbeing.pdf outlines extensive experience in senior strategic leadership, financial management, and working within a complex, multidisciplinary organisation.