Job vacancy: Operational Delivery Manager, Public Health Wales NHS Trust, Cardiff

Job summary

Main area: Public Health Wales (PHW)
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Fixed term: 18 months (Until 31st March 2027)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 028-AC225-0925

Employer: Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: No 2 Capital Quarter
Town: Cardiff
Salary: £48,527 - £55,532 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/09/2025 23:59

Operational Delivery Manager

Band 7

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this video about our Strategic Plan

Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

Masters degree level qualification in Healthcare management or management related subject or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desirable criteria

Qualification specific to or related to programme management

KNOWLEDGE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

Experience of coordinating complex work across a large number of staff
Experience working with projects or programmes within large organisations
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management systems

Desirable criteria

Experience of coordination and management of projects/ programmes within the NHS
Demonstrable success in leading and delivering change

SKILLS COMMUNICATION/ RELATIONSHIP

Essential criteria

To facilitate good working relationships with other colleagues across the Trust, organisations and multiple stakeholders
To be able to communicate effectively complex information to others
To be able to lead, motivate and influence individuals within the team and wider organisation.

Desirable criteria

Leadership skills

PLANNING

Essential criteria

Ability to think and plan strategically and to prioritise work in the face of competing demands

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGMENTAL

Essential criteria

Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them or to inform and provide expert advice
To prioritise, identify and plan own work activity and associated professional development needs

Desirable criteria

Gallu amlwg i ddadansoddi problemau cymhleth ac i ddatblygu datrysiadau ymarferol a dichonadwy er mwyn mynd i'r afael â hwy a’u rhoi ar waith yn llwyddiannus neu gynniga rhoi cyngor arbenigol.

FINANCIAL

Essential criteria

Understanding and awareness of financial environment within PHW and the wider health economy ensuring consideration is given to financial implications when decision making.

Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

If you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job.

Using a generic application or automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, does not usually provide enough personal evidence of your skills and experience relevant to the role. This can make it difficult for us to assess your suitability and will reduce your chances of being shortlisted.

To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert, providing clear evidence and examples to demonstrate how you meet each requirement.

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

If you require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Visa routes, please ensure you self‑assess your eligibility for sponsorship for this role before applying.
Check the Skilled Worker visa guidance or Health and Care visa guidance for details on job eligibility, salary, English language, and sponsorship requirements.

If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the address with which you registered. Please ensure you check your email account regularly.

We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.

In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.