Programme Manager

Public Health Wales

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Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 10 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.

We have 3 Programme Manager roles we are looking to fill:

The first is for an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager to join our HPSS Directorate. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate a comprehensive programme of work to ensure the timely and efficient management of major procurements across the directorate. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting our mission to deliver Excellent Public Health Services. You will work alongside experienced business managers and with a specialist procurement team.

The second role is for an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager to coordinate our Excellent Operations Programme within the HPSS Directorate. In this crucial role, you will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational excellence initiatives. Your expertise will be key in ensuring that our services, systems and processes are delivered efficiently, effectively, and to the highest possible standard.

The third role is for an accomplished and dynamic Programme Manager to work alongside an experienced SRO to review and coordinate the work programme for high level programmatic Public Health delivery across the directorate. In this role, you will drive the scope and development, of an overview programme of work. You will bring a sharp focus on matrix programme governance and performance.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Programme Managers within the HPSS Directorate involve leading and coordinating key programmes to enhance public health services and operational efficiency. One role focuses on managing major procurements to ensure timely and effective acquisition processes. Another is dedicated to driving the development and continuous improvement of operational excellence initiatives, ensuring that systems and processes deliver high-quality outcomes. The third role is tasked with overseeing high-level public health programmes, emphasising programme governance, performance management, and strategic planning. All roles require close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership to achieve organisational goals effectively.

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

About us

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

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

028-AC315-0924

Job locations

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Programme Managers within the HPSS Directorate are responsible for leading and coordinating strategic programmes to enhance public health services. Key responsibilities include managing major procurement processes to ensure efficient and timely acquisitions, driving the development and continuous improvement of operational excellence initiatives, and overseeing high-level public health programmes with a focus on governance, performance management, and strategic planning. These roles require the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including business managers, procurement specialists, and senior leadership, to ensure that programmes are delivered effectively, meeting the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and aligning with the organisations goals

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Programme Managers within the HPSS Directorate are responsible for leading and coordinating strategic programmes to enhance public health services. Key responsibilities include managing major procurement processes to ensure efficient and timely acquisitions, driving the development and continuous improvement of operational excellence initiatives, and overseeing high-level public health programmes with a focus on governance, performance management, and strategic planning. These roles require the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including business managers, procurement specialists, and senior leadership, to ensure that programmes are delivered effectively, meeting the highest standards of quality and efficiency, and aligning with the organisations goals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme Management Office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Significant experience o successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • People management skills
  • Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
  • Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

  • Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications E.g., Excel, Power BI
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme Management Office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Significant experience o successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • People management skills
  • Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
  • Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

  • Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications E.g., Excel, Power BI

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

HPSS Central Business and Operations Manager

HPSS Central and Ops Managers

PHW.HPSS.Central@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

10 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£51,706 to £58,210 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

028-AC315-0924

Job locations

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


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