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To address the challenges faced by Neath Port
Talbot Council, a range of skills and approaches will
be crucial.
Addressing these challenges requires a
collaborative effort, involving professionals from
various fields, cross department cooperation and a
commitment to sustainable development.
Assessment of the current workforce skills is a vital
first step in understanding the current competence
and to identify the range of additional skills / jobs
or upskill processes that are required.
Financial Pressures:
Financial Management: Expertise in
budgeting, financial planning, and resource
allocation. The council need to efficiently
manage its limited resources while
protecting vital services.
Innovative Funding Solutions: Skills to
explore alternative funding sources, grants,
and partnerships can help bridge the
budget gap.
Economic Transformation:
Economic Development and Planning:
Professionals with knowledge of economic
trends, investment strategies, and
sustainable growth can drive economic
transformation.
Skills Development: Focusing on upskilling
the workforce for emerging industries, such
as renewable energy, retrofit, Freeport and
manufacturing, is required.
Balancing Services and Tax Levels:
Strategic Decision-Making: The council
needs leaders who can make informed data
derived decisions to protect essential
services while minimizing the impact on
Council Tax levels.
Community Engagement: Skills in
engaging with residents, businesses, and
stakeholders are vital to ensure services
align with community needs.
Geographical Diversity:
Local Knowledge: Understanding the
diverse geography of Neath Port Talbot
is essential for effective service delivery
across different areas.
Economic Recovery and Investment:
Project Management: Professionals
who can oversee economic recovery
projects, attract investments and create
jobs
Collaboration and Partnerships:
Building strong relationships across all
various departments and other local
authorities, businesses, educational
institutions and other stakeholders.
Well-Being Objectives:
Holistic Approach: Skills to integrate
social, environmental, economic, and
cultural aspects when working towards
well-being objectives.
Community Engagement: Involving
diverse populations in decision-making
processes.
Net Zero and Renewable Energy:
Green Skills: Developing expertise in
renewable technologies, circular
economy, and sustainable practices is
vital.
Workforce Transformation: Upskilling
the workforce to support net-zero
initiatives and environmental goals.
Public Sector
Future Skills