Job Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to appoint a Capital Programme Support Officer to join its Capital Planning Team. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team to support the delivery of an ambitious programme of capital projects over the coming years.



The post holder will be required to support a wide range of project management duties supporting others in the team with a wide portfolio of capital projects and programmes supporting the health board's strategy A Healthier Mid and West Wales and the West Wales Regional Capital Plan.



The post holder will play an important role in arranging and servicing meetings, ensuring projects and programmes run in a timely and co-ordinated manner.



The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisation skills and be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work. They must be able to work on their own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills.

Main duties of the job:

Supporting the development of capital schemes through robust project management and governance procedures. Servicing project and programme meetings



Supporting committee level meetings through minutes and action logs



Risk and Issues Control and Management - supporting development of risk and issues registers



Supporting with communication and engagement plans of capital schemes



Supporting all administrative functions within the capital planning team as appropriate.



Please note that the successful candidate will be expected to work from the Carmarthen office for a set number of days each week in line with service needs. There will also be the opportunity to work agile on some days.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Interviews will be held in person at Ty Gowel, St Davids Park, Carmarthen.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025