Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
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)
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)
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This advert is for Project Support Manager with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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