Head of People Education and Development

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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.

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.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our Services Are Provided In

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: gaynor bowen Job title: Project Support Officer Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01267887163