Job summary An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Band 8a Business Manager within the People and Culture Directorate. The post holder is the central Business Manager in the People and Culture Directorate responsible for leading the coordination and monitoring of the business planning, performance review and measurement to inform actions for improvement across the People and Culture Directorate. The post holder will lead the coordination of Directorate Local Delivery Plan (LDP) process and coordinate the performance review progress against key objectives set within the Trust's Integrated Medium Term Plan (IMTP) for the Directorate with regards to delivery within agreed timescales. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The Post holder leads the coordination of the business of the People and Culture Directorate working with the Heads of Service for the following functions: Education and Development Culture, Inclusion and Wellbeing Occupational Health Organisational Development Workforce Transformation and Planning People Services The Post holder will: Support the Director of People in the management, design and delivery of the Directorate Local Delivery Plan to inform efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within the financial resources. Lead the coordination of the Directorate planning and review for each quarterly performance review working with key corporate Directorates including - Planning & Performance, Finance and Information, QSPE and Corporate Governance. Support the Directorate in the development and implementation of business cases for new developments/innovations. Lead the coordination of the Directorate annual review to inform priorities in the Directorate LDP. Promote the Trust vision, behaviours and strategic aims across the Directorate and wider organisation. Be the lead manager for the Directorate for Business Continuity and planning to ensure robust and effective local plans are in place and reviewed regularly. Coordinate the process for the collation and review of the Directorate Risk Register. About us RemarkablePeople Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed. The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ communities and disability groups. Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 020-AC001-0125 Job locations Swansea / Cwmbran / St Asaph Swansea / Cwmbran / St Asaph LL17 0LJ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Qualification to Masters level in a professionally related subject, or equivalent level of practical experience. Desirable PRINCE2 Experience Essential Significant NHS Management experience operating at a senior level. Skills Essential Excellent communication and ability to work effectively and co-operatively Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Qualification to Masters level in a professionally related subject, or equivalent level of practical experience. Desirable PRINCE2 Experience Essential Significant NHS Management experience operating at a senior level. Skills Essential Excellent communication and ability to work effectively and co-operatively Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust Address Swansea / Cwmbran / St Asaph Swansea / Cwmbran / St Asaph LL17 0LJ Employer's website https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)