Job overview
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This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future NHS workforce in Hywel Dda. We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join Hywel Dda University Health Board as our Head of People Education and Development.
This pivotal strategic role will lead the development and delivery of our People Education & Development Strategy, ensuring our workforce is equipped to meet the challenges of a changing NHS and deliver our Health & Care ambitions. You will oversee a broad and diverse portfolio, including clinical education, apprenticeships, workforce transformation, leadership development and digital learning.
We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong track record in healthcare education, workforce development or organisational development, and the ability to influence at the Board and system level.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference—shaping the future workforce and improving patient care across our communities.
Main duties of the job
Working at a senior level, you will build strong and effective partnerships with HEIW, higher education institutions and regional partners, influencing education commissioning and workforce planning. You will ensure robust governance, high-quality learning provision, and the effective use of data, insight and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
The post will play a key role in laying the foundations for a sustainable and forward-looking learning and education strategy. This role is offered on a short-term contract basis (with potential for extension) as we continue to explore our future organisational structure. It comes at a pivotal and challenging time for the Health Board, as we develop our future workforce strategy and plans.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 24/06/26
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This advert is for Head of People Education and Development with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £67,583 - £78,530 per annum. The contract type is 3 months (Fixed term /secondment until 30/09/2026, due to OCP). The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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