Programme Manager

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2027 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.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two experienced and dynamic Programme Managers to join the Transformation and Improvement Team at a pivotal time in our organisational journey.

These roles will play a critical part in delivering two of the Health Board's Major Change Programmes (MCPs) - Community by Design (CbD) and the Clinical Services Plan (CSP) - both central to our strategy, IMTP delivery, and long-term transformation ambitions.

Working alongside Programme Directors and the Organisational Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will provide senior programme management leadership to ensure robust governance, effective coordination of complex workstreams, and delivery against ambitious milestones and outcomes.

Community by Design (CbD): A nationally mandated, system-wide transformation programme delivering a fundamental shift towards prevention, population health, and more care closer to home through integrated, community-based models.

Clinical Services Plan (CSP): A complex, high-profile transformation programme underpinning the organisation's strategic direction, IMTP delivery, and improvement trajectory, including progress against key organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the coordination,deliveryand assurance of a Major Change Programme
• Translate strategic priorities into clear, deliverable plans and outcomes
• Strengthen programme governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks
• Providetimely,accurateinsight to support Executive and Board decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical,operationaland corporate stakeholders
• Work collaboratively across organisational and system boundaries
• Embed consistent programme management approaches in partnership with the PMO

These are business-critical roles providing essential leadership capacity to sustain delivery momentum across complex, high-profile transformation programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring delivery against organisational priorities, strengthening governance and assurance, and supporting improved outcomes for patients and communities.

• We are seeking credible, motivated leaders who bring:
• Proven experience in leading complex programmes or projects
• Strong skills in governance, assurance and benefits realisation
• Ability to operate autonomously and influence at senior levels
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience of working in complex healthcare or public sector environments
• A passion for improving outcomes and driving meaningful change

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr has all the right ingredients. The largest Health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check you email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree and/or management or professional qualification at diploma level or equivalent demonstrated knowledge.
• Masters in Healthcare related subject (or commitment to completing in 3 years) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Management or professional qualification at post graduate level.
• European Computer Driver Licence Qualification or working towards it.
• PRINCE 2 MSP

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant management experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of ability to implement and manage change in a multi-agency environment.
• Ability to provide examples of real progress against key objectives in the development and delivery of services within the NHS.
• Experience of Financial and HR management in a complex organisation.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously with no close supervision.
• Ability to deliver performance requirements within set deadlines.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of unrelated projects and issues on a daily basis.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Pan BCU roles (with flexible working options)

Bangor, St Asaph, Wrexham

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)