Job Summary
Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee. Position: Assistant Director of Performance and Value (NWJCC). Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee on 1 April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking an Assistant Director of Performance and Value to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.
Responsibilities
* Lead on key projects to address critical performance issues for the NWJCC.
* Deliver the NWJCC's Performance Management Framework, ensuring the Integrated Medium Term Plan, Recommissioning and Value Portfolio are delivered.
* Oversee and deliver Wales‑wide whole‑system programmes and projects to improve performance.
* Act as a key member of the Directorate, working at a corporate level across the organisation with line management responsibility for multiple performance‑related teams.
* Provide strategic and professional leadership combined with operational performance management responsibility.
* Work closely with external stakeholders and partners to determine service policy and direction and deputise for the Director of Finance and Value as deemed necessary.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales's largest employers. CTM operates three district general hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM 2030 Strategy focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth and access to ongoing learning and development.
Details
* Date posted: 27 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8c
* Salary: £78,120 to £90,013 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 110-AC030-0126
* Job locations: JCC Offices, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5YL
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Master Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in performance management.
* Evidence of continuous professional development at senior management level within the last two years.
* Understanding of the performance management process.
* Advanced knowledge of IT, information and decision support tools relevant to the role.
* Excellent specialist and practical experience in Information and Performance Management.
* Knowledge of equal opportunities.
* Evidence of specialist knowledge, expertise and experience in performance management acquired through training and experience over an extended period.
Desirable
* Knowledge of project and programme management techniques to support service redesign.
Experience
* Significant experience working at a senior managerial level within the NHS.
* Significant experience of capital planning and capital business case development.
* Significant experience of leading the development of strategies and commissioning plans with the engagement of a wide range of stakeholders.
* Evidence of creating and sustaining positive relationships with staff and stakeholders.
* Proven work record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives and priorities.
* Experience of implementing or working to a rigorous performance management framework.
Skills and Attributes
* Managing and resolving conflict.
* Excellent budget management skills.
* Excellent people management skills.
* Skilled in using Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
* Able to train others on strategic performance requirements.
* High level critical thinking skills.
* Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
* High level analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from qualitative and quantitative information sources.
* Strong planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines.
* Ability to deal with contentious data and information, weighing up conflicting perspectives.
* Demonstrable communication skills, including strong report writing and presentation skills.
* Excellent strategic thinking expertise.
* Ability to perform and deliver under pressure.
* Clear leadership skills, influencing and team building skills.
* Highly developed judgement and decision‑making skills.
Other Role Requirements
* Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Health Board.
* Ability to undertake regular travel to other locations within the organisation and beyond.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet tight deadlines.
* Ability to prioritise work within a pressured environment.
* Able to act independently and on own initiative.
* Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
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 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
JCC Offices, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd, CF37 5YL
Website
https://joinctm.wales/
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