Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Project Manager

The closing date is 05 March 2026

Job summary

The Project Manager will manage specific projects as delegated across the organisation in collaboration with colleagues and partners. The post holder will be expected to lead, deliver and manage projects autonomously within the delegated parameters. Formulate, implement and monitor progress of the projects. May supervise project staff. Responsible for training staff at all levels.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months, until 31st March 2027, to meet the needs of the service.

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.

Main duties of the job

Plan and organise a range of complex activities in support of service redesign, for example developing and monitoring detailed project plans with teams, at organisation wide level and with partners. Develop governance arrangements for the project. Identify risks and develop contingency plans as and when necessary. Keep the Project Board informed of progress through the preparation of Highlight and End Stage Assessment Reports and ensure they are aware of progress and risks escalating as appropriate. Ensure risks and issues are monitored and managed through the development of risk and issues logs, identifying risks and develop contingency plans as and when necessary.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC074-0226

Job locations

Woodlands House

Maes-y-coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Co-ordinate, lead and deliver the workstreams maintaining a planning framework.To deliver activities within required timeline, quality and resources.Be responsible for the overall progress of the project and use of resources,Analysis and interpretation of complex information is critical to this role. The post holder will develop an overview and improvement plans on the basis of the analysis undertaken

Identify and understand the needs of stakeholders and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills, using excellent influencing, persuading and negotiation skillsand change management to ensure the development and delivery of the project.

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

Co-ordinate, lead and deliver the workstreams maintaining a planning framework.To deliver activities within required timeline, quality and resources.Be responsible for the overall progress of the project and use of resources,Analysis and interpretation of complex information is critical to this role. The post holder will develop an overview and improvement plans on the basis of the analysis undertaken

Identify and understand the needs of stakeholders and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills, using excellent influencing, persuading and negotiation skillsand change management to ensure the development and delivery of the project.

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

Experience

Essential

  • Project and/or Project management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
  • Experience of management and managing successful projects

Skills

Essential

  • Developing and monitoring complex project or project plans
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Project and/or Project management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
  • Experience of management and managing successful projects

Skills

Essential

  • Developing and monitoring complex project or project plans

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodlands House

Maes-y-coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4TT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodlands House

Maes-y-coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4TT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

DSM Project Lead

Katherine Roscoe

Katherine.Roscoe@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC074-0226

Job locations

Woodlands House

Maes-y-coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4TT


Supporting documents

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