Public Health Wales
Programme Manager
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Policy Director
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2027 DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to head a team of policy specialists and drive the successful delivery of an ambitious programme of work. This role will lead policy development, oversee complex programmes and projects, and ensure delivery against organisational priorities.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in programme and project management, alongside significant experience of leading and developing high-performing teams. They will be an inspiring leader, able to motivate, support and empower others while managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.
A key aspect of the role will be championing a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture, fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop a team of policy specialists.
- Oversee the delivery of a diverse programme of work, ensuring objectives are met on time and to a high standard.
- Drive effective project and programme management across multiple workstreams.
- Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture.
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Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
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We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jo Peden
Job title: Consultant in Public Health
Email address: jo.peden@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 02920 227744
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