Climb Programme Manager 8a

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Cardiff seeks a Senior Professional Manager to lead the Climb Programme, focusing on innovative health care solutions. The role includes programme management, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in health and social care, robust leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of health care through effective programme delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex programmes within health and social care.
• Ability to lead and develop project teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the Climb Programme, ensuring effective delivery.
• Align strategic priorities with Welsh Government goals.
• Engage stakeholders for co-design and delivery of outcomes.
• Develop performance frameworks and monitoring systems.
• Ensure programme delivery within budget.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Financial oversight

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

As a senior professional manager, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the Dragon's Heart Institute and Shaping Change team in the development and implementation of the Climb Programme and associated projects as part of the Intensive Learning Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care (ILA:IHSC). Climb is a 10-month programme which combines world-leading teaching with immersive development experiences. It focuses on innovation in health and care, enabling candidates to learn new skills, forge networks and build relationships that will support them for the rest of their careers. The post holder will manage dedicated project resources contributing to project delivery and will work closely with identified managers within partner organisations to ensure the programme delivers against ILA:IHSC commitments. The role requires programme management responsibilities, often working within tight timescales and competing demands, and the ability to design and implement new policies and systems related to the ILA:IHSC. The post holder will use influencing skills to drive change and overcome resistance as needed.

Eligibility note: English and/or Welsh speaking applicants are welcome to apply.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Programme Delivery – Manage the full lifecycle of the Climb Programme—from initiation and recruitment to delivery, evaluation, reporting and mobilisation of alumni.
• Strategic Planning & Alignment – Work with senior leads to align Climb’s strategic and operational priorities with Welsh Government goals and ILA:IHSC commitments.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Engage with internal and external stakeholders to co-design and deliver programme outcomes, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Performance Management – Develop and implement performance frameworks, metrics, and reporting systems to monitor progress and assure quality delivery.
• Financial Oversight – Ensure the programme is delivered within budget, monitor financial variance, and support income generation strategies for long-term sustainability.
• Leadership & Team Development – Lead project teams, workshops, and engagement events, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Communication Strategy – Present complex information to diverse audiences including Welsh Government, academia, and delivery partners, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Governance & Risk Management – Maintain robust systems for financial, staff, audit, and information governance, and actively manage programme risks.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration – Work with other ILA programmes across Wales and the UK to share best practices, learnings, and innovations.

About the employer

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities. We serve over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale and are focused on the health and care needs of our local population while working with partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together,” and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Huw Griffiths, Job title: Head of the Dragon's Heart Institute, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone].