Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Senior Project Manager - INTERNAL TO NHS WALES

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee

Position: Senior Project Manager (NWJCC)

Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.

The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.

Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.

In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.

If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPTAPPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLYEMPLOYED BY NHS WALES

This post is a secondment until 8th February 2027 to cover a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

The Senior Project Manager will manage one or more specific large-scale projects across the organisation in collaboration with colleagues and partners including lead responsibility for the interpretation of national policy within the specialist area The project(s) may be part of a programme, or large stand-alone and they will be expected to be the planning lead with a high level of autonomy. Manage project staff.

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC058-0226

Job locations

Unit 1 The Willowford

Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

CF37 5YL


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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

  • Experience as a formal project manager
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • People Management skills
  • Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
  • Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

  • Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Other

Essential

  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of management and managing successful projects
  • Effective partnership working in the public sector
  • Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

  • Experience as a formal project manager
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • People Management skills
  • Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
  • Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

  • Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Other

Essential

  • Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Unit 1 The Willowford

Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

CF37 5YL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Unit 1 The Willowford

Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

CF37 5YL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Rheolwr Rhaglen / Programme Manager

James Evans

james.evans4@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

13 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC058-0226

Job locations

Unit 1 The Willowford

Treforest Industrial Estate

Pontypridd

CF37 5YL


Supporting documents

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