Assistant Director of Planning and Programmes

Assistant Director of Planning and Programmes

The closing date is 18 June 2026

Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) in April 2024 and a period of organisational change and development, we are seeking exceptional senior leaders to join our team.

The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven Health Boards in Wales, with an independent Chair and Lay Members, supporting collaborative commissioning across Wales. With around 120 staff based in Treforest and Mold, we commission approximately £1.14bn of services, spanning NHS 111, ambulance services, specialised services for rare diseases and conditions, and mental health.

Our vision is to be the Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes for the population of Wales.

This senior leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape national service strategy, commissioning, planning and delivery  postholder will provide expert leadership across complex portfolios, working closely with Health Boards, the wider NHS (in Wales and England), Welsh Government and other partners to ensure services deliver measurable patient outcomes and are safe, effective, high quality, affordable and equitable.

We are looking for individuals who bring strong system leadership, analytical thinking and collaborative skills, and who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration and excellence, placing patients, quality and outcomes at the heart of everything they do.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the NWJCC planning & PMO team, in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Corporate Planning & Programmes.
• Lead the development of the Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP) for the NWJCC, including the development of the plan implementation & monitoring framework.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of the NWJCC planning team project management methodology.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of key planning documents, including templates to support robust planning and programme and project management.
• Develop and manage excellent relationships with colleagues from Local Health Boards, English and Welsh NHS Trusts, and Independent and Third Sector Organisations, including leading/coordinating engagement and partnership with finance/information colleagues to plan and implement service change in line with the Vision and Strategic Goals for NWJCC.
• Deputise for the Deputy Director of Planning & Programmes as appropriate, and where necessary, for the Director of Corporate Planning & Strategy.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board is part of NHS Wales, serving a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, it is one of Wales’s largest employers.

CTM operates three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s 2030 Strategy – “Our Health, Our Future” – focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals.

• Leading pension scheme
• Generous leave
• Flexible working
• Career growth opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development

For the full Job description and Person Specification, please refer to the supporting documents.

Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above is an advantage but not essential.

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across areas of responsibility acquired over a significant period.
• Master’s Degree level education in specialist areas with in-depth knowledge in staff management, performance management and financial management.
• Politically astute with high level of intuition.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Membership of an appropriate Professional Body.
• Awareness of social, political, financial and business issues affecting the NHS.
• Knowledge of NHS systems and service priorities and their future directions.

• Senior management or strategic role experience in a complex public sector organisation.
• Experience managing planning of Specialised Services.
• Track record of…