Job summary
- Main area
- IT
- Grade
- Band 8d
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 025-AC151-0725
- Employer
- Digital Health and Care Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hybrid working
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £89,491 - £103,203 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Director of Planning
Band 8d
Digital Health and Care Wales is an ambitious organisation created by Welsh Government to lead on the digital transformation of health and care. It builds on the digital architecture and national services put in place by the NHS Wales Informatics Service over the past decade.
The organisation will lead on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales as well as to health and care professionals, such as expansion of the digital patient record and the creation of a National Data Resource. It will improve the way data is collected, shared and used. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for planning and portfolio management? Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Planning. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital health and care services in Wales.
Main duties of the job
About the Role:
As the Assistant Director of Planning, you will be responsible for leading the strategic planning and portfolio management functions within DHCW. You will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans that align with our organisational goals. Your role will involve overseeing the portfolio management process, ensuring that our projects and initiatives are effectively managed and delivered on time. You will be the professional lead for our Planning and Portfolio Management framework covering strategic, operational and emergency planning functions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives.
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Oversee the portfolio management process, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
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Establish and maintain PMO standards to ensure consistency and quality across all projects.
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Collaborate with senior leadership and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
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Provide expert advice on strategic planning, portfolio, programme, and project management.
Working for our organisation
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About You: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning and portfolio management, with substantial experience in a leadership role. You will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners.
Qualifications:
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You will typically have programme, portfolio management and benefits certifications and advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of planning and project frameworks and methodologies.
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Proven experience in strategic planning and portfolio management,
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Strong leadership and team management skills.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience in the health and care sector is desirable but not essential.
Why Join DHCW? At DHCW, we are committed to transforming digital health and care services in Wales. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Join us and be part of a team that is making a real difference to the health and well-being of people in Wales.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A Masters degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) certification
- Further evidence of relevant higher-level education and/or training
- Extensive knowledge and expertise gained through practical experience of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Theoretical and specialist knowledge gained via - Management of Portfolios certification, Management of Benefits certification, PRINCE 2 practitioner
Experience
Essential criteria
- Enterprise-wide planning
- Setting up and/or running a Portfolio Management Office
Desirable criteria
- NHS and/or Public Sector experience in a senior role
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communicator
- Information analysis sk• Sgiliau dadansoddi gwybodaethills
Desirable criteria
- Requirement to demonstrate and embed the Values and Behaviours of the organisation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Sell
- Job title
- Director of Programmes and Engagement
- Email address
- [email protected]
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