Planning Support Manager

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000

Job description

Job summary

We are the Strategy, Planning and Corporate Affairs Division, of the Operations and Finance Directorate.

We're making a difference through expert advice, collaborative strategy, and insightful planning and delivery. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and are proud of the work that we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Planning Manager where you'll help us plan and deliver the systems needed to achieve a healthier Wales through the delivery of our Long Term Strategy.

We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice and innovation. We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy culture where our team are supported to develop and thrive.

Main duties of the job

As Planning Manager, you'll be directly involved in making a difference to the health of the people of Wales by managing the delivery of key areas of work that help Public Health Wales achieve its Long Term Strategy (2023-35).

You'll work in a team responsible for the delivery of our three year Strategic Plan and ensuring that we work collaboratively across the organisation to develop a balanced plan that meets the needs of our key stakeholders.

You will have the opportunity to lead and manage key organisational-level projects working with a range of colleagues from across the organisation.

You'll use your proven people and planning skills to develop and implement ways that we are working effectively with our partners across the public health system to deliver our Long Term Strategy.

Your excellent written communication skills will be utilised to ensure our plans are accessible and understandable for everyone interested in how we plan to achieve a healthier Wales.

We will also need to quickly digest and summarise key planning guidance, policies and legislation where necessary to ensure our team and our stakeholders understand the implications and actions required.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit this link.

For guidance on the application process, please visit this link.

Date posted: 27 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 028-AC083-0325

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent level of knowledge and skills related to planning/project management
• Evidence of highly specialised knowledge to support strategy and planning

Desirable

• Project management qualification (Prince 2, MSP or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level.
• Experience of working with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority and a commitment/proven experience of partnership working
• Experience of negotiating and influencing others in a positive manner, with confidence to deal with different priorities and differing views to instigate and achieve change and improvement
• Experience in facilitating the planning and monitoring of directorate planning/service change with varied stakeholder groups
• Presentation and facilitation experience with stakeholders' groups
• Experience of managing staff and the associated HR policies and procedures
• Experience of managing and service planning and/or redesign complex projects.
• Experience of bringing large groups of clinicians, managers and external partner together to plan and deliver service change projects

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work across directorates/services to understanding operational and corporate needs and requirements
• Ability to motivate others to encourage collaborative working
• Ability to collaborate with people in other disciplines and form strong stakeholder relationships to improve services
• Ability to gather, analyse, present complex data to influence decision making and collaborative working to find solutions to improve services and patient outcomes
• Ability to interpret legislation and national guidance
• Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at level 1 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other

Essential

• Understands the importance of being a strong team player, which includes: active participation, co-operation, respect and support for others
• Commitment to self-development, actively seeking feedback and learning
• Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing priorities
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Public Health Wales

Address: Capital Quarter 2, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ

Employer's website: Public Health Wales