Regional Head of Wales - 5-month temp assignment (PAYE)

An established UK-wide professional membership organisation in the healthcare field is seeking an experienced Regional Head of Wales to lead its Wales function on an interim basis. This is a senior, high-impact role with responsibility for member engagement, policy influence, stakeholder relationships, and team leadership across Wales.

The assignment is initially for 5 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Key Facts

Assignment length: 5 months (with potential to become permanent)
Gross pay rate range (PAYE): £33–£37 per hour + rolled-up holiday pay
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00
Location: Hybrid working – Cardiff (2 days office / 3 days home)
DBS check: Required


The Role

As Regional Head of Wales, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent member experience while ensuring that the needs and priorities of members in Wales are clearly understood and reflected at a national level.

You will lead strategic planning and delivery in Wales, manage the Devolved Council, and act as a key link between the organisation and Welsh stakeholders to influence mental health policy and raise the profile of the profession in Wales. The role combines strategic leadership, operational delivery, governance, and external engagement.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives in Wales, working closely with senior officers, elected members, and internal departments
• Manage and support the Wales Devolved Council, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, regulations, and bye-laws
• Act as the primary liaison with Welsh Government, the Senedd, NHS bodies, regulators, and other key stakeholders to shape policy and public affairs
• Ensure an excellent member experience, including oversight of events, CPD programmes, and engagement activity
• Line manage and develop the Wales team, including appraisals, performance management, and training
• Set and manage the Wales budget, with responsibility for financial performance and resource management
• Oversee communications, public affairs, and media engagement in Wales, working closely with specialist colleagues
• Maintain oversight of statutory and Welsh language requirements
• Act as the main staff contact for the Wales office, liaising on facilities, health and safety, and operational matters
• Provide senior operational support and deputise for directors as required

About You

You will be a credible, confident leader with strong experience operating at a senior level within the health, social care, public policy, or membership organisation environment in Wales.


Essential:

• Proven senior leadership and management experience
• Ability to develop strategy and deliver at both regional and national level
• Strong knowledge of the health and social care landscape in Wales
• Demonstrable experience of working with Welsh Government structures and influencing policy
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex stakeholder relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, sustainability, and good governance

Desirable:

• Knowledge of mental health policy in Wales
• Experience working with the media
• Experience within a membership organisation or similar professional body

Our client

Our client is a prominent professional body, dedicated to advancing the health care field. It plays a crucial role in supporting medical/health professionals, providing resources, education, and guidance to enhance the quality of health care. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, our client serves as s a key hub for medical professionals, fostering collaboration, research, and the continuous improvement of health services.


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We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, qualifications and/or experience identified are indicative. We will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and/or experience for the assignment advertised.