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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Capital and Estates Directorate of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, for the role of Programme Manager.  The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate can be based in/near Cardiff, Swansea or St Asaph.

The post holder will lead work to develop and expand the Capital programme of work within the Trust, identifying effective and innovative ways in which project delivery processes can be developed, maintained and strengthened. To work with a broad range of external partners, exploring opportunities and partnerships for joint work, shared training, effective pathways and resource development.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales, and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.

We look forward to receiving your application form and hope to be supporting you with your career in the Welsh Ambulance Service in the near future.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide strategic leadership, expertise, project and budget management to deliver on the Capital Development programme of work for the Trust.

The post holder will ensure the development of the Capital Delivery team, making sure that all Trust processes are followed, considering the needs of different staff groups. 

To ensure the work of the team is planned and managed effectively, and to be responsible for implementing and developing objectives to deliver against the Trusts strategic aims. The post holder will be responsible for managing the teams work plans, progress and risks.

The post holder will lead work to develop and expand the Capital programme of work within the Trust, identifying effective and innovative ways in which project delivery processes can be developed, maintained and strengthened. To work with a broad range of external partners, exploring opportunities and partnerships for joint work, shared training, effective pathways and resource development. 

The post holder will be expected to be the planning lead, managing complex 
programmes and projects working with a high degree of autonomy.

Working for our organisation

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you’re sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

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

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.

The Trust actively seeks to recruit and appoint people currently under represented in the workforce. This includes women, people with disabilities, LGBT, and those from minority ethnic groups. All staff are encouraged and supported to learn Welsh. Please be sure to provide full contact details for all referees, including email addresses where possible. Failure to do so may result in significant delays in your application.

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