Head of People

The successful candidate will bring significant senior level HR Business Partnering experience, together with the ability to influence, challenge and support leaders through change and transformation. You will also deputise for the Senior Head of People and Projects as required.

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/

We encourage applicants to reach out to us for an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact details can be found in the further details/informal visits contact section.

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.

The first interview for this role will be via teams week commencing 2nd November. Successful candidates will continue with a face to face competency interview and assessment, which are currently planned for the 16th November 2026.

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.

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.

Professional Development and Skills

Desirable: - Welsh language speaking/listening at level 3 or above

HR Knowledge

Desirable: - Strategic awareness of NHS workforce issues, challenges and opportunities

Strategic Partnership Working

Stakeholder management

Essential: - Evidence of strong stakeholder influence, leading high level negotiations and consultations in highly unionised environments

Change Management

Essential: - Strategic change management - proven experience of leading complex organisational transformations

Performance and Improvement

Essential: - Track record of driving tangible improvements in performance, productivity, value and workforce efficiency.