Public Health Wales

Project Manager

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Job summary

THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAINPERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGERPRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We are the Strategy, Planning and Corporate Affairs Division, of the Operations and Finance Directorate. We're making a difference through expert advice, collaborative strategy, and insightful planning and delivery. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and proud of the work that we do, and we have an exciting opportunity to for you to join us as a Project Manager.

If you are enthusiastic about building a career in project and programme management, then this role could be for you. We are looking for someone to lead delivery of projects, working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to coordinate key areas of work for the Division.

We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice and innovation. We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy culture where our team are supported to develop and thrive.

Secondment or fixed term appointment to 31st March 2026. Our team is committed to flexible and part time working, with the office base being Capital Quarter 2 in Cardiff. There may also be a need to travel to other Public Health Wales sites on occasions. We would welcome a call to discuss any queries you may have before applying.

Main duties of the job

If successful, you'll be involved in managing projects, key to supporting the delivery of Public Health Wales' Long Term Strategy. Ranging from developing the project and programme management profession, supporting programmes driving system change such as Tackling Diabetes Together Programme, or developing new services such as the National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening.

You'll play an important role in the team, providing assurance that projects are well managed and strengthening the profession within Public Health Wales.

We're looking for someone who has been working as a project support manager or project manager position who is enthusiastic to develop their skill set and apply their professional knowledge and experience to deliver organisational wide change.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills and knowledge to further develop a career within the Project and Programme Management Profession. We actively support personal and professional development and will work the successful candidate to produce a personal development plan.

Interested? To find out more about the role and have an informal chat please contact Tom Bannicott, Programme Design & Delivery Lead.

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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

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

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-AC418-1124-A

Job locations

PHW Capital Quarter 2

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Project management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

  • Experience as a formal project manager.
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Developing and monitoring complex project plans
  • Developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Project Boards
  • Track record of 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

Other

Essential

  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Project management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

  • Experience as a formal project manager.
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Developing and monitoring complex project plans
  • Developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Project Boards
  • Track record of 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

Other

Essential

  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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

PHW Capital Quarter 2

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

PHW Capital Quarter 2

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Programme Manager

Sarah Taylor

Sarah.Taylor20@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-AC418-1124-A

Job locations

PHW Capital Quarter 2

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ


Supporting documents

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