We are looking for a Head of Leadership and Management to lead and shape our leadership, management and talent approach across Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This is a pivotal role at a critical time, leadership and management capability is one of our key organisational priorities, and we’re looking for an inspiring and experienced professional to take it to the next level.
Working alongside the Assistant Director of OD, Wellbeing and Culture and our senior People and Culture leadership team, you will be responsible for designing and delivering a high-quality, evidence-based leadership and management development offer that supports our Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Strategy and People and Culture Plan. You will engage with stakeholders to shape leadership principles, development pathways, talent management approaches and coaching and mentoring offers that have real impact on teams, culture and outcomes.
This role is about more than programmes, it's about creating an environment where great leadership thrives at every level. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and with partners to drive change, improve culture, and support the development of compassionate, confident and capable leaders and managers.
This is a strategic leadership role that would suit someone with expertise in leadership development, a passion for improving staff and patient experience, and the ability to translate vision into action.
As Head of Leadership and Management, you will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of our leadership, management and talent agenda. You’ll play a key role in building an accountable, consistent and compassionate leadership culture that improves staff experience, team performance and patient outcomes.
You Will
Develop and implement leadership strategies, frameworks and pathways aligned with our People and Culture Plan and Shaping Our Future Wellbeing Strategy.
Design and deliver leadership development programmes for all levels, using digital, face-to-face and experiential methods.
Grow our approach to talent management, coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
Use data, staff surveys and insight to prioritise development and evaluate impact.
Partner with senior leaders, clinical boards, OD, Education and external stakeholders to ensure the offer is inclusive, joined-up and aligned.
Advise leaders and contribute to cultural and organisational change.
You Will Bring
Senior-level experience in leadership and management.
Strong design, facilitation and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Expertise in talent, coaching and leadership frameworks.
A values-led, inclusive approach and a passion for helping others thrive.
If you want to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our 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 / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Whiles Job title: Assistant Director of OD, Wellbeing & Culture Email address: Claire.Whiles@wales.nhs.uk
