Programme Manager

Leadership Role in Public Health Wales

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2027 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to head a team of policy specialists and drive the successful delivery of an ambitious programme of work. This role will lead policy development, oversee complex programmes and projects, and ensure delivery against organisational priorities.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in programme and project management, alongside significant experience of leading and developing high-performing teams. They will be an inspiring leader, able to motivate, support and empower others while managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.

A key aspect of the role will be championing a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture, fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the team.

In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.

Main Duties of the Job

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of policy specialists.
• Oversee the delivery of a diverse programme of work, ensuring objectives are met on time and to a high standard.
• Drive effective project and programme management across multiple workstreams.
• Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture.

Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.

About Us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

Job Responsibilities

As part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1 days per month from our Cardiff office. Additional attendance may be required, for example, for key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Experience

• Extensive management experience in a senior role including staff management
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing projects / programmes at a national level.
• Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a complex strategic programme to meet appropriate deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations
• Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of an organisation
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff
• Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Public Health Wales

Address

Cardiff, Wrexham, Swansea

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

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