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Job summary

Main area
People & Culture
Grade
Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid Working)
Job ref
001-AC089-0525
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Woodland House
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£63,150 - £73,379 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/06/2025 23:59
Interview date
27/06/2025

Employer heading

NHS

Head of Leadership and Management

Band 8b

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed


 

Job overview

We are looking for a Head of Leadership and Management to lead and shape our leadership, management and talent approach across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This is a pivotal role at a critical time, leadership and management capability is one of our key organisational priorities, and we’re looking for an inspiring and experienced professional to take it to the next level.

Working alongside the Assistant Director of OD, Wellbeing and Culture and our senior People and Culture leadership team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a high-quality, evidence-based leadership and management development offer that supports our Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Strategy and People and Culture Plan. You will engage with stakeholders to shape leadership principles, development pathways, talent management approaches and coaching and mentoring offers that have real impact on teams, culture and outcomes.

This role is about more than programmes, it's about creating an environment where great leadership thrives at every level. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and with partners to drive change, improve culture, and support the development of compassionate, confident and capable leaders and managers.

This is a strategic leadership role that would suit someone with expertise in leadership development, a passion for improving staff and patient experience, and the ability to translate vision into action. 

Main duties of the job

As Head of Leadership and Management, you will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our leadership, management and talent agenda. You’ll play a key role in building an accountable, consistent and compassionate leadership culture that improves staff experience, team performance and patient outcomes.

You will:

Develop and implement leadership strategies, frameworks and pathways aligned with our People and Culture Plan and Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Strategy.

Design and deliver leadership development programmes for all levels, using digital, face-to-face and experiential methods.

Grow our approach to talent management, coaching, mentoring and succession planning.

Use data, staff surveys and insight to prioritise development and evaluate impact.

Partner with senior leaders, clinical boards, OD, Education and external stakeholders to ensure the offer is inclusive, joined-up and aligned.

Advise leaders and contribute to cultural and organisational change.

You will bring:

Senior-level experience in leadership and management.

Strong design, facilitation and project management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Expertise in talent, coaching and leadership frameworks.

A values-led, inclusive approach and a passion for helping others thrive.

If you want to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

 

You can view the full Job Description and Person Specification by clicking “Apply now” or within the supporting documents.

 

The Head of Leadership and Management Development is a pivotal post that will lead the delivery of leadership, management and talent priorities across Cardiff and Vale UHB. The role is responsible for shaping, implementing and evaluating a high-quality, evidence-based leadership development offer that supports our Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Strategy and wider workforce ambitions.

 

You’ll lead on the development of leadership principles, competencies, and pathways, designing and delivering leadership programmes, digital learning, assessment centres, and coaching and mentoring offers. You’ll support the development of effective team leadership across disciplines and contribute to cultural improvement.

 

Working closely with the People and Culture Team, Improvement and Implementation colleagues, Clinical Boards, Trade Union Partners and external stakeholders, you’ll ensure all leadership activity is aligned with operational and strategic priorities. You’ll also lead bespoke development offers and provide expert advice on competency frameworks and career pathways that support a healthy and positive workplace culture.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters Level, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in leadership and management development
  • Education/teaching/facilitation qualification or equivalent experience
  • Coaching / Mentoring qualification
Desirable criteria
  • British Psychological Society Level A and B qualified
  • Psychometric training E.g. MBTI / 16PF

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Excellent knowledge of leadership approaches and tools and how they can be applied, including leadership psychometrics
  • Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of NHS Policy & Strategy and the implications for leadership and management development.
  • A good understanding of leadership, and factors influencing retention and patient outcomes within Healthcare

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Leadership and management development and design experience within a large complex and multi-disciplinary organisation at a senior level.
  • Ability to use appropriate leadership techniques to achieve desired organisational change and behavioural change.
  • Excellent leadership skills to develop confidence in others.
  • Excellent organisational skills/ability to act on own initiative, work unsupervised and manage the work of others.
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh Level 1

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Whiles
Job title
Assistant Director of OD, Wellbeing & Culture
Email address
[email protected]
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