Commissioning Manager; National Programmes

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Commissioning Manager (National Programmes)

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Join Our Team at NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee

Position:
Commissioning Manager - National Programmes (NWJCC)

Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Commissioning Manager - National Programmes (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.

The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.

Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.

In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.

If you re passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we d love to hear from you.

Support the Head of Commissioning to manage a designated portfolio within a Commissioning Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred services.

Co-ordinate the planning, stakeholder engagement, and performance management of the delegated portfolio to achieve the best outcomes for patients and the organisation.

Support the overarching contract management and review, leading on specific services or contracts across the Directorate, utilising strong commissioning skills, collaborating with the Head of Commissioning to ensure appropriateness and consistency to deliver high quality, equitable services delivering improved outcomes for patients and value for money.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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

• Educated to degree or equivalent level of experience/ knowledge, with evidence of developed knowledge and experience in commissioning.
• Knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. financial management, performance management, information systems, commissioning acquired through experience and knowledge to postgraduate Diploma…