Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Programme Manager - Change Hub

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Programme Manager to lead and support on major, complex and high priority projects and programmes across CTMUHB which will underpin the organisations strategic objectives .

You will be a leader who can inspire and coalesce others around you to jointly drive forward organisational Improvement and efficiency agendas; you will have the communication and engagement skills necessary to influence at all levels within the organisation and beyond; you will have the skills and tenacity to determine the direction and meet the expectations of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

The Programme Management Office (PMO)/Change Hub has been set up in order to provide the organisation with a multi-disciplined resource to support the development and delivery of projects and programmes aimed at underpinning the Strategic Objectives/ Integrated Medium Term Plan of CTMUHB.

The PMO/Change Hub also provide a scrutiny and challenge role, supports the governance, monitoring and benefit realisation processes and provides a standardised approach for project and programme management across the organisation.

The PMO also play a role in embedding change within the organisation and provides a focus for the procurement and deployment of the resources required to deliver the programme.

The Programme Manager will take a leading role in the development and delivery of the projects and programmes and also their scrutiny, challenge and monitoring. This will involve developing and implementing a range of policies and procedures that will impact across the programme.

As a senior professional manager working at corporate level across the organisation with considerable freedom to act, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the University Health Boards in the development and implementation the key objectives set out in the projects.

The post holder will manage dedicated project resources and resources contributing to project delivery. This work will often involve working with highly complex, sensitive and contentious information with a high degree of autonomy.

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 improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC093-0326

Job locations

The Hub

Unit 2 Gwuan Elai

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Master Level or Equivalent relevant experience
  • Prince 2 or MSP Qualification
  • Knowledge and Understanding of current NHS Wales Priorities
  • In depth knowledge of Project /Programme Mgt and Improvement Methodologies

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at senior management level
  • Excellent track record of developing and delivering large complex projects and programmes
Person Specification

Education and Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Master Level or Equivalent relevant experience
  • Prince 2 or MSP Qualification
  • Knowledge and Understanding of current NHS Wales Priorities
  • In depth knowledge of Project /Programme Mgt and Improvement Methodologies

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at senior management level
  • Excellent track record of developing and delivering large complex projects and programmes

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

The Hub

Unit 2 Gwuan Elai

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

The Hub

Unit 2 Gwuan Elai

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Change Hub/PMO

Mike Dickie

michael.dickie@wales.nhs.uk

07969012543

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-AC093-0326

Job locations

The Hub

Unit 2 Gwuan Elai

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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