The Appointment Committee met on 26 February 2026 to consider candidates for the role of Director, Strategy and Transformation. The committee resolved to invite two candidates, identified as 84989 and 85015, to a formal interview.

Appointment of Director, Strategy and Transformation

The committee reviewed the findings of an assessment centre for the position of Director, Strategy and Transformation. This involved considering each candidate's original application, their scores against the required competencies, and written assessments of their strengths and skills. Following this review, the committee decided to put forward two candidates, 84989 and 85015, for formal interviews. The committee also determined the presentation topic and set the questions for these interviews.

The next stage of the recruitment process, the formal interviews, is scheduled to take place on 25 March 2026.

The recruitment process for this senior role has involved several stages, including longlisting and assessment centres, as detailed in previous minutes[^1] and the public reports pack[^2]. The role of Director, Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation is a key position within Cardiff Council, responsible for areas such as corporate policy, communications, performance management, and driving the council's service transformation agenda. The salary for this position is £147,524 per annum[^3]. The recruitment process adheres to the council's Behavioural Competency Framework[^4], which outlines the skills and attributes required for senior roles.