Job summary
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to Maternity cover.
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 a highly motivated Business Manager to join the BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service. This leadership role offers the chance to shape strategic direction, lead complex operations, influence decisions, and drive service modernisation across North Wales.
Working at the heart of vaccination delivery, you will collaborate with senior leaders, clinicians, and operational teams to deliver innovative, patient-focused services. Workforce leadership is central: you will oversee recruitment, retention, compliance, and organisational development while managing projects that shape the future of immunisation.
Reporting to the Deputy Vaccination Programme Director, you will tackle workforce challenges, support strategic planning, and ensure operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at problem-solving, and can inspire teams and influence stakeholders, this is your opportunity to transform services that matter most to our communities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Strategic Leadership & Service Management: Lead complex business activities within the Integrated Vaccination Service, aligning with national priorities and local needs. Drive service improvement and modernisation. Support the Deputy Programme Director in delivering objectives.Workforce Management: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and compliance with BCUHB policies. Manage workforce planning, establishment control, and HR processes. Foster a positive, inclusive culture.Project & Task Management: Deliver projects using recognised methodologies, meeting milestones and objectives. Monitor budgets, analyse data, and provide solutions. Lead risk management and governance reporting.Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate complex information to senior managers, clinicians, and partners. Influence and negotiate to achieve improvements and organisational change. Represent the service at high-level meetings.Quality, Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance, health and safety, and equality standards. Support policy development aligned with Welsh Government and Health Board strategies.HR / Workforce Development: Line manage staff, ensuring performance and development. Organise HR updates and guidance. Deliver training to support career development and succession planning.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Quallifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Project Management qualification
- ILM Management level 4, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge
- Understanding the highlight/exception reporting aspects of project management and stage reporting
- Ability to produce written reports/ briefings and minutes in a clear concise language
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Experience in providing workforce support, providing advice and guidance
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies
Desirable
- Professional Registration - project management qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS/social care or voluntary sector setting
- Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, desktop publishing and e-mail
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Significant HR management experience gained in a complex environment
- Experience of the Establishment Control Process & ESR
- Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Post holder must acquire a high degree of knowledge and have the ability to deal with issues concerning Senior Managers and Executives relating to Vaccination & Immunisation service to operate effectively at this level
- Significant experience of working in a Vaccination & Immunisation environment
- Significant experience of working with Senior Managers/Executives
Desirable
- Experience of Systems Thinking methodologies
- Experience of Lean methodologies
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal/ demonstrating strong linguistic ability, including persuasive and negotiating skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / Prioritise own workload and that of the team to operate effectively
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Quallifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Post Graduate diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
- Project Management qualification
- ILM Management level 4, or equivalent qualification/ level of work experience and knowledge
- Understanding the highlight/exception reporting aspects of project management and stage reporting
- Ability to produce written reports/ briefings and minutes in a clear concise language
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
- Experience in providing workforce support, providing advice and guidance
- Current knowledge of relevant local and national strategies
Desirable
- Professional Registration - project management qualification or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an NHS/social care or voluntary sector setting
- Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, desktop publishing and e-mail
- Experience of managing successful change across professional boundaries
- Significant HR management experience gained in a complex environment
- Experience of the Establishment Control Process & ESR
- Experience of monitoring budget control, contract negotiation, procurement and financial procedures
- Post holder must acquire a high degree of knowledge and have the ability to deal with issues concerning Senior Managers and Executives relating to Vaccination & Immunisation service to operate effectively at this level
- Significant experience of working in a Vaccination & Immunisation environment
- Significant experience of working with Senior Managers/Executives
Desirable
- Experience of Systems Thinking methodologies
- Experience of Lean methodologies
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal/ demonstrating strong linguistic ability, including persuasive and negotiating skills
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise / Prioritise own workload and that of the team to operate effectively
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
