Senior Project Manager
Public Health Wales
Cardiff, CF10 4BZ
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
The National Safeguarding Service (NSS) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile safeguarding...
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.
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.
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/
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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