Job Description

Are you interested in starting a career in project management? Our Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship will give you the chance to gain hands-on project experience, achieve a nationally recognised qualification, and play a part in delivering projects that make a real difference to the people of Wales.
You will work as part of a supportive and positive Portfolio Management Office. We're committed to creating a great, inclusive and positive work environment to support you to develop your knowledge, experience and skills.
We are seeking to build a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy project delivery culture where you'll be supported to develop, thrive and contribute to our ambition of working together for a healthier Wales. We actively support personal and professional development and will work with you to give real development opportunities to build project management skills. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to start a career in project delivery in a hands-on way.
Interested? To find out more about the opportunity and have an informal chat please contact Karl Whitcombe, Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Manager.
Main duties of the job
If successful, your work will be varied and likely involve working with project delivery staff across projects and programmes You will have the chance to learn about project initiation, managing stakeholders, managing risks and project monitoring and reporting.
During the apprenticeship, as well as your on the job training, you will have face to face masterclass sessions with a cohort of apprentices and have the opportunity to gain the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ). Additionally, you'll be able to gain essential skills for application of number, digital literacy and communication as part of the apprenticeship. Apprenticeships in Public Health Wales
This apprenticeship is open to anyone aged 16 or over, whether you are just starting out in your career, looking for a career change, or returning to work.
Please refer to the Person Specification to ensure you meet the Welsh Government requirements for undertaking an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships with Public Health Wales are a fantastic way to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience, transferable skills, and nationally recognised qualifications.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
Details
Date posted
16 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
25,000 a year per annum
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
028-AC258-1025
Job locations
Public Health Wales
Tyndall Street
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• oLevel 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE English and Maths, Grade C or above, or equivalent level of skills and knowledge)

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of successful team working
• Experience of working in a project way

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships to gain trust, confidence, commitment and collaboration from team members.
• The ability to provide support on stakeholder engagement and management e.g. organising meetings/events and updating resources.
• The ability to interact with others and build and maintain working relationships.
• The ability to solve basic problems and support others on solving more complex problems e.g. gather and provide information to support analysis.
• The ability to make decisions and support others on more complex decision making e.g. collect and provide information and highlight issues.
• The ability to provide information and present arguments clearly and effectively to support change and positively impact stakeholders and the business environment.
• The ability to recognise, anticipate and effectively resolve differences at an individual, team or junior management level.
• The ability to cope with basic challenges and difficult situations, remaining calm and focussed.
• The ability to support on negotiation processes e.g. collecting information and taking minutes.
• The ability to operate and act effectively when situation is unclear or unpredictable.
• Previous use se of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with the ability to master new applications.
• Able to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Commitment to complete the Level 4 apprenticeship qualification and attend all off-the-job training when required.
• Flexibility to attend meetings or events (in person or virtual) as needed
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the apprenticeship or service

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• oLevel 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE English and Maths, Grade C or above, or equivalent level of skills and knowledge)

Experience
Desirable

• Experience of successful team working
• Experience of working in a project way

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships to gain trust, confidence, commitment and collaboration from team members.
• The ability to provide support on stakeholder engagement and management e.g. organising meetings/events and updating resources.
• The ability to interact with others and build and maintain working relationships.
• The ability to solve basic problems and support others on solving more complex problems e.g. gather and provide information to support analysis.
• The ability to make decisions and support others on more complex decision making e.g. collect and provide information and highlight issues.
• The ability to provide information and present arguments clearly and effectively to support change and positively impact stakeholders and the business environment.
• The ability to recognise, anticipate and effectively resolve differences at an individual, team or junior management level.
• The ability to cope with basic challenges and difficult situations, remaining calm and focussed.
• The ability to support on negotiation processes e.g. collecting information and taking minutes.
• The ability to operate and act effectively when situation is unclear or unpredictable.
• Previous use se of standard Microsoft software, such as Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with the ability to master new applications.
• Able to demonstrate understanding and application of our workplace values, together with the underpinning behaviours identified for success in this role.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Other
Essential

• Commitment to complete the Level 4 apprenticeship qualification and attend all off-the-job training when required.
• Flexibility to attend meetings or events (in person or virtual) as needed
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the apprenticeship or service

Skills Required