Project Support Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join the expanding Training and Guidance Team within the Health Protection Division of Public Health Wales NHS Trust.
We are looking for a professional to provide administrative and project support, contributing to the team's mission of enhancing public health training and education across Wales.
Interveiw date 14 November 2024
The successful candidate will build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues within the Training and Guidance Team, the wider Health Protection Programmes, and key external stakeholders. They will work with minimal supervision, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability as part of a multi-disciplinary team., + Operational Support and Coordination: Provide support and guidance for the implementation of digital public health learning projects across Wales.
+ Support Guidance Function: Administration and delivery of the Guidance function and day to day management of the Quality Management System- iPassport
+ Technical Assistance: Assist in the development and delivery of online learning resources, supporting both virtual and in-person training sessions.
+ Event and Meeting Coordination: Organise and facilitate training events, meetings, seminars, workshops, and conferences.
+ Administrative Support: Attend relevant meetings to record minutes and track actions, ensuring smooth follow-up and communication.
+ Communication and Problem Solving: Utilise strong communication and organisational skills to resolve challenges and support project delivery.
+ Flexible Working: Work both remotely and on-site as needed, contributing effectively in a hybrid working environment.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers., + Language Skills: Whilst the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, applicants who are fluent in English or Welsh are equally welcome.
For more information about the specific duties and qualifications, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.