Job summary
The opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional visionary leader to take on the pivotal role of Managing Director to lead NHS P&I at a time of significant transformation and innovation, as well as providing a unique opportunity to work closely with Welsh Government (WG), across NHS Wales, with local authorities and wider public bodies, and other stakeholders.
As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational excellence and inspire a culture of continuous improvement across our functions. You will be directly accountable to the CEO of NHS Wales/Director General, Health Social Care & Early Years Group, WG, for the development and effective delivery of the NHS P&I's annual work plan encompassing its broad range of work.
Main duties of the job
Lead the strategic and operational direction of NHS P&I, ensuring delivery of national priorities in line with the Mandate and annual Remit Letter issued by Welsh Government.
Lead and manage the performance and development of NHS P&I, ensuring its performance and delivery targets are set and achieved
Drive system wide transformation, integration and collaborative leadership across all the NHS P&I functions.
Ensure NHS P&I is delivering on the Welsh Government's agreed response to the recommendations from the independent Ministerial Advisory Group on Performance and Productivity (April 2025).
Ensure all aspects of the work of NHS P&I is underpinned by statutory commitments to provide safe and high-quality services aimed at improving outcomes for patients in the Welsh NHS
Foster a compassionate, inclusive and high performing culture rooted in our organisational values
Build strong partnerships with senior leaders across other WG departments, the wider NHS Wales, social care, other public sector organisations, third sector, academia and private sector.
Ensure financial sustainability, delivery, efficiency, robust governance and compliance with all statutory, legislative and policy requirements.
About us
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The Managing Director will be the Responsible Officer for NHS P&I and have full responsibility for the leadership of NHS P&I, overseeing all business and operational delivery, managing its senior leaders and ensuring it is structured and operates in a way that is as streamlined and efficient as possible with the right skills and resources in place to deliver on its purpose.
The Managing Director will provide a pivotal senior leadership role, both with Welsh Government and the wider health and social care system and be accountable for the successful delivery of the work of NHS P&I as directed by Welsh Government.
The postholder will have overall accountability for the management and financial governance of the budget for NHS P&I ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources, and that all required decision-making, control, delivery and development systems are in place.
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.
Interviews will take place on 9 September 2025.
To arrange an informal chat with Judith Paget, please email: psdghsceynhswce@gov.wales
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE:
The Managing Director will be the Responsible Officer for NHS P&I and have full responsibility for the leadership of NHS P&I, overseeing all business and operational delivery, managing its senior leaders and ensuring it is structured and operates in a way that is as streamlined and efficient as possible with the right skills and resources in place to deliver on its purpose.
The Managing Director will provide a pivotal senior leadership role, both with Welsh Government and the wider health and social care system and be accountable for the successful delivery of the work of NHS P&I as directed by Welsh Government.
The postholder will have overall accountability for the management and financial governance of the budget for NHS P&I ensuring efficient allocation and use of resources, and that all required decision-making, control, delivery and development systems are in place.
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.
Interviews will take place on 9 September 2025.
To arrange an informal chat with Judith Paget, please email: psdghsceynhswce@gov.wales
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Further evidence of leadership development and a commitment to continued professional development.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Board/Executive level within a complex healthcare system.
- Strong strategic acumen with the ability to lead transformation and navigate change.
- Track record of strong leadership and personal credibility with an ability to gain the confidence of senior system leads, including NHS CEOs, Chairs, clinical leaders, as well as Ministers and senior civil servants.
- Compassionate leadership style with a track record of leading large teams and developing people and organisational culture.
- Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the NHS in Wales and wider public service.
- Good understanding of the relationship, position and opportunities for the NHS Wales Performance & Improvement as part of the NHS Wales operating structure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders across the NHS and wider stakeholders
- Commitment to our organisational values of Collaboration, Compassion and Making a Difference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Further evidence of leadership development and a commitment to continued professional development.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Board/Executive level within a complex healthcare system.
- Strong strategic acumen with the ability to lead transformation and navigate change.
- Track record of strong leadership and personal credibility with an ability to gain the confidence of senior system leads, including NHS CEOs, Chairs, clinical leaders, as well as Ministers and senior civil servants.
- Compassionate leadership style with a track record of leading large teams and developing people and organisational culture.
- Deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the NHS in Wales and wider public service.
- Good understanding of the relationship, position and opportunities for the NHS Wales Performance & Improvement as part of the NHS Wales operating structure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior leaders across the NHS and wider stakeholders
- Commitment to our organisational values of Collaboration, Compassion and Making a Difference.
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).
