Deputy Governance & General Manager
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,514.00 to £63,623.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56514.00 - £63623.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Cardiff / Swansea / Wrexham, CF10 4BZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9028-25-0281 |
Summary
The Deputy Governance & General Manager is a pivotal leadership role within the Research, Data, and Digital Directorate. This position is central to embedding robust governance, risk management, and operational excellence across the Directorates functions. The postholder will bring strategic insight, practical leadership, and a collaborative mindset to ensure governance not only meets compliance standards but also fosters innovation, agility, and service quality. Working closely with senior leaders, the Deputy will lead the development and implementation of governance frameworks, compliance mechanisms, and business processes that align with organisational priorities. This includes acting as a key advisor to the Directorates leadership team, ensuring that decision-making is well-informed, risk-aware, and supported by transparent governance structures and robust evidence. The role demands a proactive approach to managing governance cycles, risk registers, safeguarding protocols, and information governance. The postholder will be responsible for designing and delivering policies and procedures that support continuous improvement and audit readiness. This includes coordinating responses to internal and external audits, monitoring compliance with recommendations, and maintaining documentation control systems that support effective audit trails. In addition to governance responsibilities, the Deputy will lead business process governance across the Directorate, driving consistency, standardisation, and alignment with strategic goals. The role involves coordinating input into integrated medium-term planning (IMTP), resource mapping, and prioritisation of delivery. A key focus will be on identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risk, and enhance service impact, with a strong emphasis on embedding user-centred design into service change initiatives. The Deputy will also play a critical role in programme and project delivery, leading small to medium-scale projects with a focus on governance integration, operational change, and delivery assurance. This includes monitoring project milestones, managing risks and issues, and providing actionable insights to stakeholders. The postholder will support transformation programmes and agile implementation, ensuring governance frameworks adapt to dynamic delivery contexts. Financial governance is another core aspect of the role. The Deputy will lead all Directorate procurement activities, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and regulations. This includes coordinating financial governance processes such as business case development, procurement specifications, and tracking of financial data. The postholder will ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and procurement regulations, and provide financial insights and forecasts to support strategic and operational decision-making. Committee governance is a key responsibility, with the Deputy managing governance cycles for key Directorate boards and committees. This includes ensuring efficient administration, high-quality reporting, and effective collaboration across teams. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be essential to the success of this role. Overall, the Deputy Governance & General Manager will be a driving force behind the Directorates commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and effective service delivery. The role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction, enhance operational performance, and contribute to the transformation of health and care services through effective governance and leadership. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. The Job Description and Personal Specification provide full details. Interview Date: 8 October 2025 in Cardiff Interview Style: Presentation, assessment and in person interview For further details contact: Hilary Parsons Governance & General Manager hilary.parsons@wales.nhs.uk