Value and Performance Business Manager - #1659457

Are you a manager with an interest in value and performance? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? If so, we have just the role for you in the Finance and Performance Division at Public Health Wales. We are delighted to be advertising for our Value and Performance Business Manager role, which is a unique opportunity with a diverse portfolio. With a wealth of experience, passion, dedication, vision and more importantly an enthusiasm for value and performance, you will have a broad set of skills in strategic and operational management. Your experience in leading and implementing change and improvement, will inspire confidence with Executive Team, staff and stakeholders.

The role is a key role within the Organisation and provides an opportunity for the individual to provide leadership and management in delivering the Value and Performance function.

The role will develop and implement coherent ways of working across the organisation to ensure delivery of value and performance targets. As part of this process, the post holder will be required to lead and support specific directorate wide projects including further development of the value and performance function.

Initial priorities for the role include:

1. Lead the development of value proposition for Public Health Wales and ensure delivery in line with plan


2. Lead value projects on prevention with colleagues across Public Health Wales Value


3. Lead the improvement of performance management arrangements across Public Health Wales

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

THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT/FIXED TERM POST FOR 2 YEARS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

1. Lead the development and implementation of value and performance frameworks across Public Health Wales to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.


2. Drive strategic and operational planning for value and performance, including budgeting, workforce activity, resource allocation, and quality improvement.


3. Foster strong relationships with senior staff, stakeholders, and partners to deliver organisational objectives and ensure effective collaboration.


4. Manage and oversee strategic performance planning and reporting mechanisms, ensuring systems are robust and aligned with organisational needs.

Our organisational values of Working Together, with Trust and Respect, to Make a Difference, underpinned by our Being Our Best Framework set out how we are expected to undertake our roles. The Being Our Best colleague group(s) which apply to this role are Colleague and People Manager.

• A master's degree or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant subject e.g. leadership / business management


• Specialist knowledge in performance management, financial management, and people management.


• MBA

• Proven experience working at a senior management level in the NHS or a similar complex organisation.


• Demonstrable success in leading high-performing teams and managing significant programmes or projects


• Extensive resource management experience, including finance, workforce, and service change.


• Experience working with Directors and Board-level clinicians


• A track record of resolving complex conflicts and driving organisational change

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.


• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.


• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels.


• Proficient in managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.


• Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.


• Ability to design and implement organisational structures and strategies collaboratively.


• Database development and management skills.


• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.