Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Head of Portfolio Management Office and Digital Engagement

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to lead the establishment and operation of the Digital Portfolio Management Office (DPMO) at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). This role is pivotal in supporting strategic digital transformation across the Health Board. As the Head of PMO & Digital Engagement, you will be an influential member of the Digital Transformation Senior Management Team, championing the use of digital solutions across the organization.

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

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership, governance, and assurance across a portfolio of digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with national, regional, and local priorities.

Develop and embed best practices in programme and project management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Act as a key liaison between Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) and ABUHB clinical and operational divisions.

Lead the digital service request process from receipt to transition to programmes or service delivery.

Ensure delivery in accordance with developed change and programme management frameworks and principles.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£65,424 to £76,021 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC293-0825

Job locations

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


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

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Experience

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Skills and Attributes

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Director of Digital Transformation

Janice Jenkins

janice.jenkins2@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£65,424 to £76,021 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC293-0825

Job locations

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park, Lake View

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR


Supporting documents

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