Overview
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What Were Looking For
We are looking for a leader who shares our values of collaboration, compassion, innovation, excellence, and inclusivity, and can bring them to life through their work. A strategic thinker and problem solver, with proven experience in leading workforce planning in complex organisations. Strong analytical skills, a confident understanding of workforce data, and the ability to translate insight into action. Forecasting and resource allocations skills and the ability to align workforce planning with budgetary and financial constraints.
* Comfortable leading cross-functional work, advising senior leaders, and engaging with national forums.
* Strong understanding of the value of inclusive, data-driven planning, bringing deep knowledge of horizon scanning, labour markets, and scenario modelling.
* Experience of the NHS or health sector is desirable, along with qualifications in workforce planning or strategic HR.
* Above all, you are someone who believes workforce strategy is key to sustainable, people-centred transformation.
Interview Process
Successful candidates will be requested to prepare a 10-minute presentation that explores: How will you support the embedding of a Workforce Planning Mindset in DHCW. Interviews for the role will take place on Tuesday the 7th October 2025. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in leading workforce planning in complex organisations.
* Strong analytical skills and experience with workforce data.
* Ability to forecast, allocate resources, and align with budgetary constraints.
* Experience of the NHS or health sector is desirable.
* Qualifications in workforce planning or strategic HR (desirable).
Role Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management
* Industries: Strategic Management Services
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