Job summary
Are you an experienced People leader with the vision and influence to shape workforce strategy in a complex and evolving healthcare environment?
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) is seeking an exceptional Head of People to join our senior People Directorate team. This is a key strategic leadership role responsible for partnering with Care Groups and Corporate services to develop and deliver ambitious people plans that support service transformation, workforce sustainability, which translates to exceptional patient care.
As a trusted advisor to senior operational and clinical leaders, you will provide expert guidance across workforce planning, organisational development (OD), talent management, succession planning, recruitment, retention and organisational change. Working closely with colleagues across People Services, OD, Workforce Planning and other specialist teams, you will play a pivotal role in helping services navigate complex workforce challenges, drive cultural improvement and create a positive employee experience across our organisation of circa 13,000 staff.
Main duties of the job
As Head of People, working closely with a deputy, you will act as the Strategic People Partner for designated Care Groups and/or Corporate areas, providing visible leadership and expert advice on workforce and organisational development matters.
Leading the development and delivery of workforce strategies and integrated people plans aligned to organisational priorities and transformation programmes.
Driving workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, recruitment and retention initiatives.
Supporting senior leaders through organisational change, service redesign and complex people challenges, providing expert advice grounded in employment legislation and best practice.
Using workforce data, insight and analytics to influence decision-making and identify opportunities to improve workforce productivity, staff experience and service outcomes.
Leading strategic workforce and OD projects that support innovation, improvement and cultural change.
Building strong partnerships with clinical, operational and executive leaders, trade union colleagues and external partners to deliver shared workforce objectives.
Championing the Health Board's values and behaviours and supporting the development of an inclusive, engaged and high performing workforce.
This is an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making at the highest levels and make a lasting contribution to the delivery of healthcare services across CTMUHB.
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.
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.
This role offers flexible and hybrid working between home, our head office in Abercynon alongside travel across Health Board sites. Youll be joining a people team of nearly 150 members, supporting the delivery of the CTMUHB 2025-2030 People Plan: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/jobs-accordion/people-plan-2025-2030-pdf/
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. 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 being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills, please apply.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of workforce issues and the basic terms and conditions which govern workforce.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Primary Care, Integration agenda and appreciation of "Setting the Direction" strategic development within NHS Wales.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Effective influencing, negotiating and consultation skills.
Desirable
- Effective project management skills.
Welsh language
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Strategic Awareness
Essential
- Strategic awareness of UK/NHS Wales issues. Strategic thinking and contextual understanding of NHS Workforce issues.
Strategic Leadership
Essential
- Previous significant experience at middle/senior management level.
- Evidence of strategic workforce change and implementation within a complex environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or working towards attainment.
Desirable
- Chartered Fellow of CIPD.
Workforce & Performance Operations
Essential
- Significant experience of workforce and organisational development issues in a large, complex, organisation.
- Proven track record of driving high performance, value and efficiency, through people, systems and processes.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ynysmeurig House
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 5SN
United Kingdom
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