Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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/