This post is fixed term/secondment until 31/03/2027 due to funding.
I f you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two experienced and dynamic Programme Managers to join the Transformation and Improvement Team at a pivotal time in our organisational journey.
These roles will play a critical part in delivering two of the Health Board’s Major Change Programmes (MCPs) - Community by Design (CbD) and the Clinical Services Plan (CSP) - both central to our strategy, IMTP delivery, and long-term transformation ambitions.
Working alongside Programme Directors and the Organisational Portfolio Management Office (PMO), you will provide senior programme management leadership to ensure robust governance, effective coordination of complex workstreams, and delivery against ambitious milestones and outcomes.
Community by Design (CbD): A nationally mandated, system-wide transformation programme delivering a fundamental shift towards prevention, population health, and more care closer to home through integrated, community-based models.
Clinical Services Plan (CSP): A complex, high-profile transformation programme underpinning the organisation’s strategic direction, IMTP delivery, and improvement trajectory, including progress against key organisational priorities.
Lead the coordination, delivery and assurance of a Major Change Programme
Translate strategic priorities into clear, deliverable plans and outcomes
Strengthen programme governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks
Provide timely, accurate insight to support Executive and Board decision-making
Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders
Work collaboratively across organisational and system boundaries
Embed consistent programme management approaches in partnership with the PMO
These are business-critical roles providing essential leadership capacity to sustain delivery momentum across complex, high-profile transformation programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring delivery against organisational priorities, strengthening governance and assurance, and supporting improved outcomes for patients and communities.
We are seeking credible, motivated leaders who bring:
Proven experience in leading complex programmes or projects
Strong skills in governance, assurance and benefits realisation
Ability to operate autonomously and influence at senior levels
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience of working in complex healthcare or public sector environments
A passion for improving outcomes and driving meaningful change
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr has all the right ingredients. The largest Health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check you email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
