Job Description

This is a fixed term role for 18 months until 31 March 2027 due to funding.
As the lead Communications specialist for the Health Board's Transformation programmes, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivery of communication programmes that enable Powys Teaching Health Board to achieve its improvement goals on behalf of the people of Powys.
• Managing the organisation's Transformation and Improvement communications, working closely with all services and departments providing channels and opportunities for staff, patient, public and partner conversations and ensuring key messages are cascaded.
• Developing and embedding our organisational transformation narrative and enabling our staff to understand and articulate it. This will involve engaging with senior managers and frontline staff and ensuring key messages as well as staff achievements and innovation are shared across the organisation.

Main duties of the job
As the lead business partner on behalf of the Health Board's Engagement and Communication Team with the Transformation and Improvement Directorate, you will assist the Deputy Director to ensure the delivery of an effective and professional Transformation and Improvement communications and public relations function that supports the Health Board to manage and protect its reputation whilst seeking opportunities to increase public awareness of, and confidence in the corporatevision, objectives and planned activities and to evaluate their effect on target audiences.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
48,527 to 55,532 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
070-AC114-0925
Job locations
Powys location - to be determined with the successful candidate following interview
Bronllys / To Be Determined
LD3 0LY
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed duties and responsibilities are set out in the covering core responsibilities in relation to: Strategy and Delivery; Improvement and Monitoring; Stakeholder Relations; Management, Leadership and Training; Finance and Budget; Digital and Information.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed duties and responsibilities are set out in the covering core responsibilities in relation to: Strategy and Delivery; Improvement and Monitoring; Stakeholder Relations; Management, Leadership and Training; Finance and Budget; Digital and Information.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Educated to Degree Level
• Masters level Communications, PR or Marketing qualification OR equivalent significant experience in a relevant area (e.g. Media/Press; PR; Marketing; Consultation)

Experience
Essential

• Essential experience as specified in the person specification

Desirable

• Essential experience as specified in the person specification

Skills
Essential

• Essential skills as specified in the person specification

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills at Level 3 or higher

Other
Essential

• Commitment to values and CPD, ability to work flexibly and travel throughout Powys

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Educated to Degree Level
• Masters level Communications, PR or Marketing qualification OR equivalent significant experience in a relevant area (e.g. Media/Press; PR; Marketing; Consultation)

Experience
Essential

• Essential experience as specified in the person specification

Desirable

• Essential experience as specified in the person specification

Skills
Essential

• Essential skills as specified in the person specification

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills at Level 3 or higher

Other
Essential

• Commitment to values and CPD, ability to work flexibly and travel throughout Powys

Skills Required