About this role
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to recruit Two Project Support Managers (Business Support) within the Public Health Directorate on a permanent basis. The successful applicants will project manage various projects within the Directorate. Successful candidates should have a proactive approach to solving problems; they should also have effective communication skills and be able to build good working relationships.
Applicants should as a minimum be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and have project management support experience.
Interviews will be held in person at Hafen Derwen, St. David's Park, Carmarthen and the successful candidate will be expected to work from the office once a week or as required.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting role which will provide project management support to distinct projects within the Public Health Directorate.
Successful candidates should have a proactive approach to solving problems. They should also have effective communication skills and be able to build good working relationships. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages in particular MS Planner / Project, MS Teams and Sharepoint is essential.
Demonstrable experience of supporting and managing projects is essential as is experience of organising and co-ordinating a range of complex projects simultaneously.
Successful applicants should have the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively in writing, face to face and over the telephone with a wide-ranging audience including clinicians, technicians, managers and administrators.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 05/08/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Degree or equivalent experience / CPD Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages in particular MS Planner / Project, MS Teams, Sharepoint
Desirable
Understanding of systems in use within NHS organisations including primary, community and secondary care Project Management Qualification An understanding of various social media packages (e.g Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter)
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting and managing projects Demonstrable experience of organising and co-ordinating a range of complex projects simultaneously
Desirable
Experience of working within an NHS environment. An understanding of project methodology.
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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 Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Hafan Derwen, St Davids Park
Jobs Well Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)