Employer: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months (secondment available)
Closing Date: 17 September 2025
Job Summary
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of medical education and training in Wales.
HEIW is seeking a Project Manager (Medical Education Reform) to lead projects across three key reform areas:
Transition from undergraduate to postgraduate training
Increasing flexibility in training
Supporting and enabling medical trainers
The postholder will:
Manage a portfolio of reform projects, from planning through to evaluation, aligned with HEIW’s strategic priorities.
Collaborate with stakeholders across NHS Wales, education providers, and national bodies.
Coordinate meetings, events, and online resources to support reform.
Analyse programme data, identify trends, and present recommendations for senior decision-making.
Lead on communication strategies, risk management, and improvements to policy and process.
Main Duties of the Job
Manage projects within the Medical Education Reform Programme.
Work with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery, including planning, reporting, and evaluation.
Provide specialist advice and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.
Contribute to the achievement of HEIW’s strategic objectives.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.
This role is fixed term/secondment for 12 months due to funding. Applicants interested in a secondment must obtain permission from their current line manager before applying.
About Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
HEIW is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales, with statutory responsibilities including education and training, workforce planning, leadership, transformation, and careers. Its mission is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care and improves population health.
HEIW values are:
Respect for All – in every contact.
Ideas that Improve – fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
Together as a Team – collaborating across NHS Wales and partner organisations.
HEIW won the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement (2019) and is committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace.
What you can expect:
A corporate induction and 90-day Welcome itinerary
Compassionate leadership
A values-based performance appraisal process
Opportunities to impact health and social care services in Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential:
Degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience
Project management qualification (e.g., Agile, Prince 2) or equivalent experience
Evidence of recent continuing professional development
Desirable:
Knowledge of medical education/training systems in Wales or the UK
Knowledge of postgraduate medical training or workforce transformation
Experience
Essential:
Project management experience
Experience producing high-quality reports and correspondence
Budget management experience
Desirable:
Previous experience in the NHS or public sector
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Ability to interpret and present complex data
Ability to manage sensitive situations with tact
Ability to work independently and in a team
Desirable:
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to learn
Other
Essential:
Ability to travel across Wales
Additional Information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.
Skilled Worker applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries lived in for 12 months or more within the past 10 years (for both applicants and dependants over 18).
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official Health Education and Improvement Wales website for more information — click here to apply now.