Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to join Public Health Wales as the National Co-ordinator for the Educational Settings team as part of the Health Improvement Division within Public Health Wales. Working with a range of stakeholders at a national and local level, the role will involve providing national oversight of the delivery of the Welsh Network of Health and Well-being Promoting Schools (WNHWPS) and Healthy and Sustainable Pre-schools Scheme programmes.

Main duties of the job

This role will lead the management and coordination of the WNHWPS and HSPSS networks and the associated funding and delivery mechanisms, taking a lead in facilitating stakeholder communications and workforce development across the system. Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; resolving queries as they arise and facilitating opportunities for shared learning and professional development across Wales. The role will be responsible for leading effective communications about the programmes, organising events and meetings to facilitate the effectiveness of the networks. The role will manage the administration and monitoring of the grant process and ensuring the programmes meet the required standards for project delivery, monitoring progress and adjusting plans as necessary.  

Working for our organisation

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 https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

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