Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/05/2026.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Workforce & OD Directorate within Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are looking for a dynamic person who will lead the implementation and delivery of a range of high-profile programmes and workstreams across the organisation in collaboration with colleagues and partners.
Acting with the highest level of autonomy, the postholder will be expected to be the strategic lead for managing complex programmes which impact across the organisation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include, but are not exclusive to, leading and managing a range of strategic programmes and projects, often on a national basis, and ensure that a recognised programme management approach is built into all aspects of work.
Co-ordinate and deliver the workstreams within the programme, maintaining a planning framework with supporting processes for both long, medium and short-term programme objectives.
Work with senior managers and teams to identify opportunities for continual improvement by utilising programme and project management methodologies.
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:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 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 providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 05/01/2026.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 05/01/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Project and/or Programme management qualification e.g. PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Effective partnership working in the public sector
- Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the Health Board area in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Project and/or Programme management qualification e.g. PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Effective partnership working in the public sector
- Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments
- Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the Health Board area in a timely manner
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).
