Programme Manager

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main area policy and international health, a who collaborating centre on investment for health & wellbeing grade band 8a contract 5 months (fixed term until 31st march 2027 due to funding) hours

• part time
• flexible working
• home or remote working

site cardiff, wrexham, swansea town cardiff, wrexham, swansea salary £58,379 - £65,723 per annum pro rata salary period yearly closing 14/10/2026 23:59 interview date 19/10/2026

welcome to public health wales, the national public health organisation for wales

our vision is working to achieve a healthier future for wales

applicants are invited to apply in welsh, any application submitted in welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in english. To support our all wales service, we particularly welcome applications from welsh speakers.

important note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.
individuals who hold permanent (substantive) employment within the nhs may only be appointed via secondment. Approval for a secondment must be obtained from your current line manager prior to submitting an application.

this post is fixed term/secondment until 31st march 2027 due to funding.

if you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

we are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to head a team of policy specialists and drive the successful delivery of an ambitious programme of work. This role will lead policy development, oversee complex programmes and projects, and ensure delivery against organisational priorities.

a key aspect of the role will be championing a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture, fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the team.

in return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic nhs pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.

key responsibilities:

lead, manage and develop a team of policy specialists.

oversee the delivery of a diverse programme of work, ensuring objectives are met on time and to a high standard.

drive effective project and programme management across multiple work streams.

champion a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture.

public health wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in wales . If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented , cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.

we are public health wales - the national public health organisation in wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier wales’. We exist to help everyone in wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in wales, now and for future generations.

our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

we are guided by our values, 'working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

as part of this role, there will be a requirement to work 1 days per month from our cardiff office. Additional attendance may be required , for example, for key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.

the ability to speak welsh is desirable for this post; welsh and/or english speakers are equally welcome to apply.

• extensive management experience in a senior role including staff management
• experience of…