Public Health Wales

Health Improvement Coordinator – Public Health Wales

Salary: £32,557 – £39,631 per annum

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Pay Band: NHS Band 5

Vacancies: Not specified

Closing Date: 19 November 2026

Reference: 028-AC224-1126

Visa Sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Job Overview

Public Health Wales is recruiting a Health Improvement Coordinator to join its Mental and Social Wellbeing Programme within the Health Improvement Division.

This national role will support the delivery of initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting mental and social wellbeing across Wales.

A key responsibility will be supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Wales 2025–2035, helping ensure people have the knowledge, opportunities and confidence to protect and promote good mental health and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will contribute to programme and project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications, events and the collection and analysis of evidence to support effective programme delivery.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of programmes and projects, including the Hapus programme.
• Support programme leads in managing activities, tracking progress, monitoring expenditure and achieving objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, stakeholders and networks across public, voluntary and community sectors.
• Develop and share communications, briefings, digital content and public information resources.
• Collect, analyse and interpret evidence, data and insights to support programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, training sessions, events and stakeholder networks.
• Maintain programme databases, records and information management systems.
• Support governance, reporting requirements and continuous improvement of programme activities.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent in a health-related or social science discipline.

Experience

• Experience in a programme or project coordination role.

Skills

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, demonstrating sensitivity when dealing with complex issues.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of health promotion principles and practice.

Additional Information

• The position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Overseas applicants may need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.
• Public Health Wales supports equality, diversity and flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job sharing.

Benefits of Working with Public Health Wales

Public Health Wales is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can contribute to improving health and wellbeing across Wales.

The organisation offers opportunities to work with partners, support national public health initiatives and make a meaningful difference to current and future generations.

Further information about working for Public Health Wales and its employee benefits is available on the Public Health Wales Careers website.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the official NHS Jobs portal.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome to apply and will be considered alongside other applicants.

Employer: Public Health Wales

Contact: HI Business Support Team

Email: hi-business.support@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone: 029 2022 7744

Closing Date: 19 November 2026