Powys Teaching Health Board

Head of Charity

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Job summary

As a credible and competent charity professional, the Head of Charity is the custodian of the Powys Teaching Health Board Charity (registered charity no. 1057902) on behalf of the corporate Trustee (the Health Board). Responsible for successful day to day running of the charity, working with the Trustee to formulate, monitor and adjust the charity's long-term strategies and operational plans ensuring delivery on the strategic aims of the charity, and the ethos of the Health Board and the NHS.

Main duties of the job

This is a leadership role demanding technical, creative and relationship skills with responsibility for developing the longterm strategic plans for the performance and continual improvement of the charity, including the charity's financial performance.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AC077-0625

Job locations

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

LD3 0LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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.

Detailed duties are as specified in the job description:

  • Strategy and Development
  • Income Generation
  • Expenditure
  • Leading Charity Awareness
  • Design and Implementation of Marketing and Communications
  • Managing Processes, Resources and Staff
  • Ensuring Good Governance

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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.

Detailed duties are as specified in the job description:

  • Strategy and Development
  • Income Generation
  • Expenditure
  • Leading Charity Awareness
  • Design and Implementation of Marketing and Communications
  • Managing Processes, Resources and Staff
  • Ensuring Good Governance

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to master's degree in a relevant field or possess equivalent level of experience, skills training and knowledge / Significant knowledge, understanding and practical experience of charity operations built up within a professional fundraising setting / Significant understanding of charity governance in general, and of fundraising in particular / Excellent knowledge of a broad range of modern fundraising and marketing disciplines

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level in a charity or marketing related discipline / An understanding of the NHS, and of national and local context in which healthcare is delivered in Wales and the UK / A current and thorough understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic trends in the public sector / Experienced user of design software such as Adobe InDesign

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working autonomously in at least one charity (NHS or otherwise) o Experience of working directly with Trustees / a Board o Demonstrable experience of leading successful fundraising and/or marketing campaigns o Experience of leading and managing staff, with ability to coach, inspire and able others to achieve their objectives and continually develop their skills and expertise o Proven track record of managing major projects within time and budget constraints o Experience of working with the media to promote and celebrate plans and achievements

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an NHS charity o Experience of leading and managing volunteers o Evidence of collaborative working and effective strategic influencing o Experience of applying Data Protection principles

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to think strategically and deliver against defined targets and challenging goals o Develop innovative and creative solutions to problems, including transformation and improvement of working practices and procedures o Negotiate and influence others, including senior leaders within an organisation to achieve the objectives of the charity o Build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders o Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present data and plans in a compelling and engaging style, with attention to detail and the ability to work to several conflicting deadlines o Ability to prepare successful funding bids o Ability to use Microsoft 365 including sound keyboard skills o Ability to work independently without direct supervision o Level 1 Welsh Language Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with online fundraising platforms o Familiarity with website content management systems, social media management, and media channels o Familiarity with donor database CRM software o Media skills and awareness o Welsh Language Skills at Level 3 of higher

Other

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout Powys and across Wales, to attend meetings and events, which may include some evening and weekend work o Commitment to continuing personal and professional development
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to master's degree in a relevant field or possess equivalent level of experience, skills training and knowledge / Significant knowledge, understanding and practical experience of charity operations built up within a professional fundraising setting / Significant understanding of charity governance in general, and of fundraising in particular / Excellent knowledge of a broad range of modern fundraising and marketing disciplines

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level in a charity or marketing related discipline / An understanding of the NHS, and of national and local context in which healthcare is delivered in Wales and the UK / A current and thorough understanding of philanthropy and philanthropic trends in the public sector / Experienced user of design software such as Adobe InDesign

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working autonomously in at least one charity (NHS or otherwise) o Experience of working directly with Trustees / a Board o Demonstrable experience of leading successful fundraising and/or marketing campaigns o Experience of leading and managing staff, with ability to coach, inspire and able others to achieve their objectives and continually develop their skills and expertise o Proven track record of managing major projects within time and budget constraints o Experience of working with the media to promote and celebrate plans and achievements

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an NHS charity o Experience of leading and managing volunteers o Evidence of collaborative working and effective strategic influencing o Experience of applying Data Protection principles

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to think strategically and deliver against defined targets and challenging goals o Develop innovative and creative solutions to problems, including transformation and improvement of working practices and procedures o Negotiate and influence others, including senior leaders within an organisation to achieve the objectives of the charity o Build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders o Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present data and plans in a compelling and engaging style, with attention to detail and the ability to work to several conflicting deadlines o Ability to prepare successful funding bids o Ability to use Microsoft 365 including sound keyboard skills o Ability to work independently without direct supervision o Level 1 Welsh Language Skills

Desirable

  • Familiarity with online fundraising platforms o Familiarity with website content management systems, social media management, and media channels o Familiarity with donor database CRM software o Media skills and awareness o Welsh Language Skills at Level 3 of higher

Other

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout Powys and across Wales, to attend meetings and events, which may include some evening and weekend work o Commitment to continuing personal and professional development

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director

Adrian Osborne

adrian.osborne@wales.nhs.uk

07891535670

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AC077-0625

Job locations

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

Bronllys / To Be Confirmed

LD3 0LY


Supporting documents

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