Senior Project Manager

Job description

Job summary

The National Safeguarding Service (NSS) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile safeguarding programmes that support the protection of children, young people and adults across Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Safeguarding Service at the forefront of safeguarding improvement, working alongside NHS Wales organisations, Welsh Government, local authorities, regional safeguarding boards and other key partners to deliver transformational change.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex projects from inception through to delivery, ensuring programmes are well-governed, effectively managed and deliver meaningful outcomes. You will provide expert project management support, coordinate multi-agency workstreams, manage risks and resources, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders across Wales.

Main duties of the job

Leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of complex national projects and programmes.

Working collaboratively with partners across health, social care, local government and third-sector organisations.

Managing resources, risks and performance reporting.

Developing innovative solutions to support service improvement and safeguarding outcomes.

Preparing reports, business cases, news stories and presentations for senior leaders and governance groups,supporting the implementation of national safeguarding priorities and strategic objectives.

About us

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

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a hybrid role working in a flexible manner but predominantly working from home. Additional office attendance may be required, for example, key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

This is a hybrid role working in a flexible manner but predominantly working from home. Additional office attendance may be required, for example, key meetings, training, events, or to support service delivery. Applicants should ensure they are able to meet this requirement. Office attendance expectations may be reviewed in line with organisational and service needs.

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

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters Level Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects
• Effective partnership working in the public sector
• Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience as a formal project manager
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• People Management skills
• Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g. Excel, Power BI

Other

Essential

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Postgraduate Diploma level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters Level Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects
• Effective partnership working in the public sector
• Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience as a formal project manager
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• People Management skills
• Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
• Competent in the use of desktop applications

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g. Excel, Power BI

Other

Essential

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards

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 .

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. .

Additional information
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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales
Address

PHW Location and base to be agreed on appointment

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

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