About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Strategic People/HR professional looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact to staff and the patients we serve?
The Head of People is a senior strategic HR Business Partnering role, supported by a Deputy Head of People, with responsibility for leading and delivering the People agenda across one or more Care Groups within the Health Board. Working closely with Executive Directors, leadership teams and stakeholders, you will align workforce strategy with organisational priorities and service delivery objectives. You will represent the Health Board at local, regional and national forums, influencing workforce developments across NHS Wales. Care Groups range in size, up to 3,000 employees.
Within this setting, you will provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of workforce matters, including organisational change, workforce planning, employee relations and employment legislation, working in partnership with senior leaders and Trade Union colleagues.
Most importantly, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement and teamwork. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a strong focus on wellbeing and development, and a team culture where colleagues are empowered to make a difference.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will bring significant senior level HR Business Partnering experience, together with the ability to influence, challenge and support leaders through change and transformation. You will also deputise for the Senior Head of People and Projects as required.
You will:
Act as the strategic People lead for designated Care Groups, partnering with Executive Directors and senior leaders to shape and deliver workforce strategy. Lead workforce and organisational development plans that support service transformation, performance improvement and organisational objectives. Provide expert advice on complex workforce matters including organisational change, employee relations, workforce planning, talent management and employment legislation. Lead significant workforce transformation programmes, ensuring effective engagement and sustainable workforce solutions. Drive strategic workforce planning, succession planning and talent management initiatives. Build effective partnerships with Trade Union representatives and key stakeholders. Use workforce data and insight to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead and contribute to Health Board-wide People initiatives and strategic projects. Provide leadership, coaching and development to the wider People team. Represent the Health Board at local, regional and national meetings, networks and forums. Contribute to the leadership and continuous development of the People Directorate.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role offers flexible and hybrid working between home, our head office in Abercynon alongside travel across Health Board sites. Youll be joining a people team of nearly 150 members, supporting the delivery of the CTMUHB 2025-2030 People Plan: https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/jobs-accordion/people-plan-2025-2030-pdf/
We encourage applicants to reach out to us for an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact details can be found in the further details/informal visits contact section.
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 first interview for this role will be via teams week commencing 2nd November. Successful candidates will continue with a face to face competency interview and assessment, which are currently planned for the 16th November 2026.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills, please apply.
Person Specification
Professional Development and Skills Essential
Educated to Master's Degree level or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)
Desirable
Welsh language speaking/listening at level 3 or above
HR Knowledge Essential
Core HR skills and experience- solid grounding across the breadth of HR, including workforce planning, working knowledge of employment law principles and people management approaches.
Desirable
Strategic awareness of NHS workforce issues, challenges and opportunities
Strategic Partnership Working Essential
Significant experience of partnering directly with senior business leaders/executives in a large/ complex organisation and evidence of aligning people strategy with service delivery goals
Stakeholder management Essential
Evidence of strong stakeholder influence, leading high level negotiations and consultations in highly unionised environments
Change Management Essential
Strategic change management - proven experience of leading complex organisational transformations
Performance and Improvement Essential
Track record of driving tangible improvements in performance, productivity, value and workforce efficiency.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Ynysmeurig House
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 5SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)