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Job summary

Main area
Human Resources
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00 with 30 mins unpaid lunch break)
Job ref
040-AC206-0426
Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llanfrechfa Grange
Town
Cwmbran
Salary
£58,379 - £65,723 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board logo

Workforce Assurance and Improvement Lead

NHS AfC: Band 8a

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. 

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Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected] 

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced, forward‑thinking Workforce Assurance and Improvement Lead to drive high‑quality workforce governance, assurance, and continuous improvement across the Health Board. This is a pivotal role that will ensure our Workforce services are underpinned by robust policy frameworks, consistent standards, and strong regulatory and legislative compliance.

The postholder will ensure the effective delivery of our People Plan and wider organisational priorities. You will play a key part in strengthening our culture of person‑centred employment practices, data‑driven decision‑making, and professional excellence.

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

Main duties of the job

The postholder will  lead, plan and organise a range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to continuously improve workforce governance, assurance, and professional standards across the Health Board.   
 
The role will ensure robust Workforce and OD policy frameworks, regulatory and legislative compliance, and data-driven oversight that supports effective delivery of Health Board services.

 

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will: 
• Maintain and implement Workforce governance framework (policies, procedures, standards, and controls) and the forward plan of 
assurance. 
• Provide expert advice on employment law, NHS Wales standards, Policies and Procedures, and workforce governance requirements. 
• Produce insightful reporting and Board/Committee papers that facilitate informed decision-making and assurance. 
• Build capability across Workforce and the Health Board to embed best practice, consistency, and continuous improvement. 
• Ensure the delivery of delegated requirements as detailed within the Health Board’s People Plan 
• Develop person centred approaches to employment practices and share learning and best practice with NHS Wales employers and 
other external agencies when required. 
• Lead on key strategies and programmes contained within the Health Board People Plan

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

English

Essential criteria
  • Associate CIPD membership
Desirable criteria
  • Chartered CIPD membership

English

Essential criteria
  • Educated to CIPD level 7/Masters level qualification in a Workforce related qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Employment law qualification

English

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level in a business/workforce related subject

English

Essential criteria
  • Expert knowledge of employment law, NHS workforce policy, equality legislation, and just culture.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS governance requirements

English

Essential criteria
  • Experience advising on complex ER matters, case quality, and ethical practice.

English

Essential criteria
  • HR leadership role with experience in complex, unionised organisations
Desirable criteria
  • HR leadership role working within the NHS

English

Essential criteria
  • Advanced written/oral communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

English

Essential criteria
  • Experience leading policy development and corporate governance processes

English

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management abilities

English

Essential criteria
  • Analytical capability; able to interpret and present complex data clearly.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Credit Unions WalesApprenticeships logoAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.RNIBCore principlesDisability Confident Leader - Welsh

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Mather
Job title
Head of HR
Email address
[email protected]
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