Public Health Programme Manager

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative individual to manage two key programmes of work: ‘Prevention and Early Years’ and the ‘Good Food and Movement’ programme across partner agencies, working as a Public Health Programme Manager.

This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2026 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.

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

This is a strategic role within the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Local Public Health Team working across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and reporting to its Executive Director for Public Health. The post holder will deliver effectively across a range of partner agencies using a programme management approach. The post holder will work across Public Services Boards (aligned to the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act), and through the Regional Partnership Board (aligned to the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act). You will contribute to managing programmes of work that improve the health of the population of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The post holder will support the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of partnership programmes and initiatives to promote health and well-being across all sectors.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Stewart Job title: Principal Public Health Practitioner Email address: Rebecca.stewart@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 029 2183 6505

For further information please contact Rebecca Stewart.