Head of Corporate Business

Role Overview

Join NHS Wales Performance and Improvement in a prominent leadership capacity as the Head of Corporate Business. This senior role demands strategic oversight of corporate governance, risk management, assurance, compliance with Welsh language standards, and overall corporate business functions. You will play a critical role in shaping and reinforcing the organisation's governance and operational management frameworks. Close collaboration with the Chief of Staff, Senior Director Team, and NHS Wales colleagues is essential to uphold top standards of accountability, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance, assurance, and critical analysis on governance, risk, compliance, and organisational performance to senior leadership.
• Lead and oversee multidisciplinary teams within Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Corporate Business, managing workforce plans, performance, staff growth, and wellbeing.
• Manage corporate information systems such as Datix, Power BI, and SharePoint to ensure robust governance and assurance reporting.
• Direct the preparation of vital corporate documentation including reports, assurance statements, and annual compliance reporting.
• Develop and implement organisation-wide training and capacity-building programmes related to governance, risk, compliance, and corporate processes.
• Act as deputy to the Chief of Staff on sensitive, complex, and high-stake situations; represent the organisation at senior-level meetings and national forums.
• Lead thorough investigations, organisational reviews, and improvement projects to embed learning and enhance services and organisational development.
• Champion a culture prioritising continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and governance excellence.

Organisation Background

Public Health Wales is the national public health body dedicated to improving health outcomes across Wales by extending healthy life expectancy, enhancing wellbeing, and addressing inequalities for all citizens now and into the future. As a key leader providing public health information, research, and expert services, the agency confronts complex health challenges with committed teamwork guided by values of cooperation, trust, and respect.

Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation values equality and diversity and encourages applications that reflect the communities it serves. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time roles and job sharing, are supported to promote an inclusive workplace.

Additional Information

Welsh language proficiency is desirable but not mandatory; applications from Welsh or English speakers are equally welcomed.