NWJCC Head of Commissioning

NHS; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking an experienced leader to manage a complex commissioning portfolio. This role involves strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred services. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's level education and significant experience in a relevant environment. The position is full-time on a fixed-term basis for 18 months, offering a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work hours

Ongoing learning and development

Leading pension

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience in a highly complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Contract and performance monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large and complex delegated commissioning portfolio.
• Develop commissioning strategies and plans for the provided services.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and clinical governance arrangements.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to influence at senior levels

Problem solving

Commissioning, contracting and performance management skills

Education

Master's level education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lead and manage a large and complex designated portfolio within a Commissioning Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services. Lead and manage planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management of the delegated portfolio to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organisation. Lead on evidence and value-based commissioning for the delegated portfolio, considering population need. Provide leadership and management to the Commissioning Team(s) within the delegated portfolio, and work across NHS Wales, including strategic, clinical and operational delivery networks. Deputise for the Assistant Director of Commissioning where required. Be accountable to the Assistant Director of Commissioning for performance and provide expert advice to the Director of Commissioning and their Deputy on commissioning of services within the delegated portfolio.

Main duties

• Lead and manage a large and complex delegated commissioning portfolio.
• Lead, manage and develop the matrix Commissioning Team for the delegated portfolio.
• Lead the development of commissioning strategies and plans for services within the remit of the role, ensuring alignment with the Integrated Medium-Term Plan and wider commissioning priorities.
• Lead on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and performance management of the delegated portfolio.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement plans to improve quality and value across the delegated portfolio.
• Lead on contract and performance management for the services within the delegated portfolio, and manage within the allocated budget (likely in excess of £100m depending on the portfolio).
• Implement and maintain robust quality assurance and clinical governance arrangements for the portfolio and ensure appropriate escalation where necessary.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales's largest employers. Team CTM is a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. CTM operates three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers access to South Wales, including proximity to Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons. The CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on shared health and wellbeing goals. Values: we listen, learn, and improve; we treat everyone with respect; we work together as one team. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and ongoing learning and development.

In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We seek individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence, placing patients and quality at the centre of all we do. This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months to meet service needs. If applying for a secondment, obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

Details

Date posted: 12 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £65,424 to £76,021 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 18 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 110-AC246-0925

Job locations: NWJCC Willowford or Media Point, Treforest Industrial Estate or Mold, Treforest or Mold, CF37 5YL

Job responsibilities

Further details and main responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. The NWJCC is a joint committee of seven Welsh health boards with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest. Our mission is to be the Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services and operate a £1.14bn budget. You will join a supportive, inclusive team working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We seek individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence and who put patients and quality at the centre of what they do. This role is fixed term/secondment for 18 months to meet service needs. If applying for the secondment, obtain permission from your current line manager before applying.

Qualifications and experience

Essential: Master’s level education or equivalent experience in commissioning; in-depth knowledge across disciplines (e.g., financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management); detailed understanding of the commissioning and provision of health services. Desirable: Change management qualification (e.g., MSP, Prince2).

Experience: Essential—senior level experience in a large and complex organisation; experience in a highly complex environment with multiple stakeholders; contract and performance monitoring. Desirable—experience within commissioning; change management and transformation. Skills and attributes: Essential—strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to influence at senior levels, problem solving, and solid commissioning, contracting and performance management skills. Desirable—commitment to improving quality of patient care. Other requirements: Motivated self-starter with NHS Wales values; articulate with strong communication and presentation skills; leadership and management at team, organisational and partnership levels.

Disclosures and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure check may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Guidance: UK Visas and Immigration; overseas criminal records checks guidance may apply.

Employer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: NWJCC Willowford or Media Point, Treforest Industrial Estate or Mold, Treforest or Mold, CF37 5YL

Employer website: joinctm.wales