Job summary
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for planning and portfolio management? Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Planning. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital health and care services in Wales.
Main duties of the job
About the Role:
As the Assistant Director of Planning, you willbe responsible for leading the strategic planning and portfolio management functions within DHCW. You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that align with our organisational goals. Your role will involve overseeing the portfolio management process, ensuring that our projects and initiatives are effectively managed and delivered on time. You will be the professional lead for our Planning and Portfolio Management framework covering strategic, operational and emergency planning functions.
Key Responsibilities:
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning and portfolio management, with substantial experience in a leadership role. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners.
Qualifications:
Why Join DHCW? At DHCW, we are committed to transforming digital health and care services in Wales. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real difference to the health and well-being of people in Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About You: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning and portfolio management, with substantial experience in a leadership role. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners.
Qualifications:
Why Join DHCW? At DHCW, we are committed to transforming digital health and care services in Wales. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real difference to the health and well-being of people in Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A Masters degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification
- Further evidence of relevant higher-level education and/or training
- Extensive knowledge and expertise gained through practical experience of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Theoretical and specialist knowledge gained via - Management of Portfolios certification, Management of Benefits certification, PRINCE 2 practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Enterprise-wide planning
- Setting up and/or running a Portfolio Management Office
Desirable
- NHS and/or Public Sector experience in a senior role
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator
- Information analysis skoSgiliau dadansoddi gwybodaethills
Desirable
- Requirement to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviours of the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- A Masters degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification
- Further evidence of relevant higher-level education and/or training
- Extensive knowledge and expertise gained through practical experience of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Theoretical and specialist knowledge gained via - Management of Portfolios certification, Management of Benefits certification, PRINCE 2 practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Enterprise-wide planning
- Setting up and/or running a Portfolio Management Office
Desirable
- NHS and/or Public Sector experience in a senior role
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communicator
- Information analysis skoSgiliau dadansoddi gwybodaethills
Desirable
- Requirement to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviours of the organisation
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).
