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 visit For guidance on the application process, please visit 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 , 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