Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board (BCUHB) to appoint to a senior position within the Public Health team. The Strategic Partnership Development Manager will play a critical role in leading and delivering the Well North Wales Programme for North Wales. Well North Wales will change the way we deliver population health across the whole system, with significant focus on reducing health inequalities through developing innovative and collaborative approaches to prevention of ill health. This key role within the Public Health Directorate will drive prevention strategy implementation and be responsible for achieving key deliverables. The post holder will need to be a confident and experienced relationship manager, with an eye for detail and background in partnership development, planning, delivery, and commissioning. The post holder will have significant experience of North Wales and local partners, primary care, the third sector and public health. Main duties of the job Provide challenge to existing ways of working to ensure that services are evidence based, targeted, safe and provide value for money. Communicate directly with internal departments, partner organisations, elected representatives, community groups and the general public through meetings and formal presentations to inform the requirements for future service delivery. Respond effectively to challenge and convey the benefits of new service models and the rationale for the change to service delivery and associated contracts. Have responsibility for coordinating a consistent approach which delivers the successful implementation of the partner agreements. Support the Public Health Senior Team in delivering the programme of activity on time, thus minimising associated risks, including reputational, service, relationship and financial. Provide leadership and direction to the planning and delivery of the programme across North Wales. Provide highly specialised advice, credible strategic and managerial leadership across North Wales. Be highly skilled in reviewing evidence and data across a range of sources, to inform case for change. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. There will be an expectation for frequent travel across the region for face to face meetings and also nationally, by nature of the role to fulfil duties. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £63,150 to £73,379 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-AC152-0225 Job locations Bryn Y Neuadd Aber Road Llanfairfechan LL33 0HH 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/or Knowledge Essential Masters degree or equivalent experience in a domain highly relevant to the post Management or professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience Thorough knowledge of the NHS and the issues facing it, particularly in relation to North Wales' population health and well-being Desirable Public Health qualified knowledge/experience Public Service - Strategic Leadership qualification Experience Essential Significant experience within a Senior Operational Management position Able to provide examples of real progress against key objectives in the development and delivery of services in a complex environment Leadership and major change management Experience of developing business plans which reflect/support corporate objectives Evidence of commissioning services Evidence of evaluating and delivering services Successful track record with evidence of business and operational planning Experience of significant resource management - financial, human and capital. Understanding and experience of Value Based Health Care and Whole System Approaches Proven experience of implementing service change in a complex multi-partner environment Desirable Experience of working within public health, primary care, social prescribing, wider determinants of health and commissioning Values Essential Demonstrate our team values: Caring, Fairness, Respect, Trust, Integrity and to be our best. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Masters degree or equivalent experience in a domain highly relevant to the post Management or professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience Thorough knowledge of the NHS and the issues facing it, particularly in relation to North Wales' population health and well-being Desirable Public Health qualified knowledge/experience Public Service - Strategic Leadership qualification Experience Essential Significant experience within a Senior Operational Management position Able to provide examples of real progress against key objectives in the development and delivery of services in a complex environment Leadership and major change management Experience of developing business plans which reflect/support corporate objectives Evidence of commissioning services Evidence of evaluating and delivering services Successful track record with evidence of business and operational planning Experience of significant resource management - financial, human and capital. Understanding and experience of Value Based Health Care and Whole System Approaches Proven experience of implementing service change in a complex multi-partner environment Desirable Experience of working within public health, primary care, social prescribing, wider determinants of health and commissioning Values Essential Demonstrate our team values: Caring, Fairness, Respect, Trust, Integrity and to be our best. 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Bryn Y Neuadd Aber Road Llanfairfechan LL33 0HH Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)