Chief Executive Officer

Yolk Recruitment

  • Cardiff
  • £98,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Chief Executive OfficerLocation:CardiffSector:Job type:Salary:Up to £98000.00 per annum + Civil Service Pension SchemeContact:Hannah WelfootEmail:hannah.welfoot@yolkrecruitment.comJob ref:BBBH39484Published:about 12 hours agoExpiry date:17 October 2025Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA)
Location: Cardiff (with hybrid working)
Salary: £98,000
Contract: PermanentLead Wales' Digital-First Tax AuthorityYolk Recruitment is proud to be partnering with the Welsh Government to appoint the next Chief Executive Officer of the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) - a pivotal leadership role at the very heart of Wales' public services.Since its creation in 2018, the WRA has raised over £2 billion in devolved taxes, funding schools, the NHS, and communities across Wales. Now, as it expands to deliver the new Visitor Levy and national register of visitor accommodation providers, the WRA is seeking a visionary leader to guide the organisation through its next chapter.As CEO, you'll:
  • Act as the public face of tax administration in Wales, engaging with Ministers, the Senedd, local authorities, and stakeholders across the UK and beyond.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction, inspiring over 100 highly skilled colleagues across 14 professions.
  • Champion a digital-first approach, delivering services that are easy, fair, and sustainable.
  • Serve as Accounting Officer, directly accountable to the Senedd for a £10-15m budget and revenues of around £0.5bn.
  • Shape the future of a growing, services-based organisation - building strong partnerships across Wales.
About YouWe are seeking an ambitious and compassionate leader with:
  • Senior-level experience in a complex operational environment, ideally linked to tax or public services.
  • Exceptional leadership and governance skills, with a proven track record of inspiring high-performing teams.
  • Strong financial and risk management expertise.
  • The credibility to command the confidence of Ministers, stakeholders, and the public.
  • Experience of digital transformation in a public-facing context.
Welsh language skills are not essential, but the successful candidate will be supported to learn and develop them. As a Disability Confident Leader, the WRA guarantees interviews to all disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria.Why Join the WRA?This is more than a CEO role - it's the chance to shape a modern, inclusive, and collaborative Welsh institution. Benefits include:
  • 25-30 days annual leave, plus public holidays and a privilege day.
  • Civil Service pension with generous employer contributions.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and Welsh language learning.
  • Inclusive culture: in 2023, the WRA ranked highest across the Civil Service for Equality and Fair Treatment.
How to ApplyThis campaign is being managed by Yolk Recruitment on behalf of the Welsh Government.
  • Closing date: 11:55pm, 8 September 2025
  • Assessment centre: w/c 29 September 2025
  • Panel interviews: w/c 13 October 2025
To apply, please submit your CV and statement of suitability via Yolk Recruitment.For a confidential conversation about the role, please reach out to the Yolk Recruitment Executive Search team.

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