Planning Support Manager

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a Planning Support Manager on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. You will oversee delivery of the Climate Response Plan and push forward our net zero ambitions, working with colleagues across the organisation and the wider public health system to deliver our plan.

You will use strong planning and people management skills to drive projects, synthesize guidance, and communicate plans clearly to stakeholders. Cardiff-based, full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Climate Response Plan.
• Drive forward net zero ambitions in line with the Long Term Strategy.
• Lead and manage key organisational-level projects across the organisation.
• Develop and implement ways to work effectively with partners across the organisation and the wider public health system.
• Ensure plans and reports are accessible and understandable through excellent written communication.

Job description

We are the Strategy, Planning and Corporate Affairs Division.

We're making a difference through expert advice, collaborative strategy, and insightful planning and delivery. Our team is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and are proud of the work that we do.

Climate Change is recognised as the greatest threat to humanity. It affects our physical environment and as a result affects the functioning of our health systems and population health. We have an ambitious Climate Response Plan (2026-28) which outlines actions for the next two years in both climate adaptation and mitigation, including our decarbonisation commitments and work to minimise the impact of climate change on our services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Planning Support Manager on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave where you'll manage the delivery of our Climate Response Plan and drive forward our net zero ambitions in line with our Long Term Strategy.

We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice and innovation. We are seeking to create a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy culture where our team are supported to develop and thrive., As Planning Support Manager for Decarbonisation, you'll be directly involved in making a difference to the health of the people of Wales by managing the delivery of our Climate Response Plan.

You will have the opportunity to lead and manage key organisational-level projects working with a range of colleagues from across the organisation.

You'll use your proven people and planning skills to develop and implement ways that we are working effectively with our partners across the organisation and the wider public health system to deliver our Plan.

Your excellent written communication skills will be utilised to ensure our plans and reports are accessible and understandable for everyone interested in how we plan to achieve a healthier Wales.

We will also need to quickly digest and summarise key planning guidance, policies and legislation where necessary to ensure our team and our stakeholders understand the implications and actions required.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.