We are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking Deputy Head of Workforce to provide professional leadership and expert case management advice to the Operational Workforce Team, advising on all aspects of Employee Relations, Terms and Conditions of Service and complex Workforce cases. You will drive high‑quality workforce governance, assurance, and continuous improvement across the Health Board. This is a pivotal role that will ensure our Workforce services are underpinned by robust policy frameworks, consistent standards, and strong regulatory and legislative compliance.
The postholder will ensure the effective delivery of our People Plan and wider organisational priorities. You will play a key part in strengthening our culture of person‑centred employment practices, data‑driven decision‑making, and professional excellence.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The postholder will lead, plan and organise a range of complex employment relations activities, formulating and adjusting plans to continuously improve workforce governance, assurance, and professional standards across the Health Board.
The role will ensure robust Workforce and OD policy frameworks, regulatory and legislative compliance, and data-driven oversight that supports effective delivery of Health Board services.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
The postholder will:
- Provide expert advice on employment law, NHS Wales standards, Policies and Procedures, and workforce governance requirements.
- Produce insightful reporting and Board/Committee papers that facilitate informed decision-making and assurance.
- Build capability across Workforce and the Health Board to embed best practice, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the delivery of delegated requirements as detailed within the Health Board’s People Plan
- Develop person centred approaches to employment practices and share learning and best practice with NHS Wales employers and
other external agencies when required.
- Lead on key strategies and programmes contained within the Health Board People Plan
- Maintain and implement Workforce governance framework (policies, procedures, standards, and controls) and the forward plan of
assurance.
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.
