Job summary
We are looking for experienced and dynamic programme managers to join our team and help us to delivery our ambitious change portfolio. If you are enthusiastic about building a career in programme management then this is the role for you.
You will be helping Public Health Wales to deliver our strategy through the delivery of our strategic change programmes. You will be part of the Strategy and Planning Division and our wider project and programme management profession where we are focused on delivering work to an exceptionally high standard that draws on best practice and innovation.
We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy programme management culture where you will be supported to develop, thrive and contribute to our ambition of working together for a healthier Wales.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to demonstrate and continually develop their skills and knowledge to further progress 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.
Main duties of the job
If successful, you'll be involved in managing programmes, key to supporting the delivery of Public Health Wales' Long Term Strategy. Ranging from developing the project and programme management profession, managing programmes driving system change such as the Tackling Diabetes Together Programme, or developing new services such as the National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening.
You'll play an important role in our team, providing assurance that projects and programmes are well managed and strengthening our profession within Public Health Wales.
We're looking for someone who has been working in a programme manager role and is enthusiastic to develop their skill set and apply their professional knowledge and experience to deliver organisation and nationwide change.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. 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, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Project and/or Programme Management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or eqivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Effective partnership working in the Public Sector
- Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- People management skills
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktoop applications
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications eg Exec, 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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Project and/or Programme Management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or eqivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Effective partnership working in the Public Sector
- Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- People management skills
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktoop applications
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications eg Exec, 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.
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.
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).
