Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to appoint a Capital Programme Support Officer to join its Capital Planning Team. This is an excellent opportunity tobe part of a team to support the delivery of an ambitious programme of capital projects over the coming years.
The post holder will be required to support a wide range of project management duties supporting others in the team with a wide portfolio of capital projects and programmes supporting the health board's strategy A Healthier Mid and West Wales and the West Wales Regional Capital Plan.
The post holder will play an important role in arranging and servicing meetings, ensuring projects and programmes run in a timely and co-ordinated manner.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work. They must be able to work on their own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
- Supporting the development of capital schemes through robust project management and governance procedures. Servicing project and programme meetings
- Supporting committee level meetings through minutes and action logs
- Risk and Issues Control and Management - supporting development of risk and issues registers
- Supporting with communication and engagement plans of capital schemes
- Supporting all administrative functions within the capital planning team as appropriate.
Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work from the Carmarthen office for a set number of days each week in line with service needs. There will also be the opportunity to work agile on some days.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews will be held in person at Ty Gowel, St Davids Park, Carmarthen.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interviews will be held in person at Ty Gowel, St Davids Park, Carmarthen.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 4, diploma or equivalent. Demonstration of CPD in relevant area
- Understanding of project management processes
- A willingness to undertaken training as appropriate to the role
- A willingness to contribute to the training requirements of others
- A commitment to personal professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Commitment to and evidence of ongoing personal training and development in a related area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in partnership with a range of organisations
- Experience of working to targets and outcomes
- Experience of Committee work and minute writing
Desirable
- Experience of working within the public, voluntary or social care sector
- Awareness of financial and budgetary controls
- Experience of creating presentations and giving briefings
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ level 4, diploma or equivalent. Demonstration of CPD in relevant area
- Understanding of project management processes
- A willingness to undertaken training as appropriate to the role
- A willingness to contribute to the training requirements of others
- A commitment to personal professional development
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Commitment to and evidence of ongoing personal training and development in a related area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in partnership with a range of organisations
- Experience of working to targets and outcomes
- Experience of Committee work and minute writing
Desirable
- Experience of working within the public, voluntary or social care sector
- Awareness of financial and budgetary controls
- Experience of creating presentations and giving briefings
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
