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Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in joining the exciting Programme Office Team. I hope this pack will give you a flavour of what the North Wales Economic Ambition Board and the Programme Office are trying to achieve.
Over the years we have successfully built a strong partnership in the region through the Board. The Board is a partnership of the 6 Local Authorities—Gwynedd, Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Wrexham and Flintshire, along with Bangor University, Glyndwr University, Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, Coleg Cambria and the North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council . The Board has set a strong foundation to deliver the growth vision, exploiting the opportunities in the region as well as address some of the challenges facing the regional economy.
At the end of 2019 we achieved a key milestone for the Growth Deal, signing Heads of Terms with both Governments to secure the £240M investment. The Growth Deal includes a suite of innovative and transformational programmes and projects that will contribute to driving forward our economy in the region. Both Governments and the Board recognise that the Growth Deal will be a key component as part of the economic recovery post COVID-19.
The Programme Office was established by the Board to deliver the growth deal for North Wales. I look forward to having a full team in place to drive this work forward, first of all completing the Programme Business Cases to secure Final Deal with both Governments by the end of the year.
I hope I have managed to encourage you to read on. This is an exiting opportunity, and we invite you to submit an application to join our team.
Yours Sincerely,
Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn
Chair of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board
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Working together to…
Increase the value of the economy from £14.2bn in
2018 to £26bn by 2035.
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The Growth Vision includes 7
programmes:
Our vision for North Wales is for us to be
a confident, cohesive region with
sustainable economic growth,
capitalising on the success of high
value economic sectors and our
connection to the economies of the
Northern Powerhouse and Ireland.
The North Wales Growth Vision is
based on three principles:
Smart North Wales - innovation in high
value sectors to advance economic
performance
Resilient North Wales - retaining young
people, raising employment levels and
improving skills to achieve inclusive
growth
Connected North Wales - improving
transport and digital infrastructure to
improve connectivity to and within the
region.
2012-2018
Preparation
work
October 2018
Proposition
Document
February 2019
Joint Committee
established
March 2019
Draft
Implementation
Plan
November 2019
Heads of Terms
signed
January 2020
Programme
Office
established
January-March
2020
Agree Final
Deal Process
March 2020
Develop
Programme
Business Cases
By December
2020
Sign Final Deal
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With the programme Office team in place and growing,
we are progressing with the Ambition Board’s excellent work
driving the Growth Deal forward in partnership with Welsh Government and UK
Government. Our Growth Vision for North Wales is over fifteen years, with an
ambition to grow our economy and improve productivity.
The Growth Vision includes 7 exciting programmes, which will support long term
economic growth, create jobs, training opportunities and improve
Infrastructure. The programmes include, Digital, Low Carbon Energy,
Advanced Manufacturing, Land Based Industries and Tourism, Land and
Property, Skills and Employment and Strategic Transport.
Digital is a key sector to improve the digital Infrastructure and innovation, and
deliver quality access to effective and affordable digital connectivity. Transport is
another key sector for accessibility, with access in and out of the region,
including access for businesses and access to our supply chain. Energy has been
an important sector in the region for years, now with a new ambition to become
carbon neutral, and produce clean energy and innovation. We have a number
of sites across the region that are ready for development or regeneration. As a
region we are lucky to have a beautiful coastline and the National park, tourism
and agriculture have a key part to play in our natural environment.
The Programme Office have a key part to play to work flexibly with all partners to
respond to the changes, challenges and opportunities, as well as to attract
future investment.
The next milestone for the team will be to develop Programme Business Cases,
which will be presented to both Governments later in the year to secure Final
Deal Agreement and release
the £240M over 15 years.
Once the funding is in
place we will have the
confidence to drive
forward our
programmes and
projects.
Alwen Williams
Programme Director
Alwen Williams | Programme Director
Originally from Gwytherin, near Llangernyw, Alwen joined the team as ProgrammeDirector on 1 January 2020 following a successful career with BT and Openreach.
During her career Alwen has developed expertise in strategic communication, both in the UK and Globally, working in marketing, internal communications, change management, public relations, public affairs, employee engagement, human resources and service delivery. Her previous roles included Director of BT Wales and senior area manager for Openreach in London and the South East.
“I’m very excited to be working back in North Wales and feel hugely invested because it’s my home and it matters to me in every sense. We are living in unprecedented times and our challenges to preserve, re-build and develop the North Wales economy are now more important than ever”
Hedd Vaughan-Evans | Operations Manager
Hedd joined the team on 1st January 2020 as Operations Manager. Hedd brings a wealth of local government experience to the team, particularly in partnership working, performance and programme management. His most recent role was as Assistant Director: Performance and Transformation at Cherwell District Council in Oxfordshire.
“My role is to support the co-ordination, development and delivery of the North Wales Growth Vision, ensuring we have the right levels of resource, governance and control to drive forward the programme.”
Stuart Whitfield, Henry Aron, David Mathews
Programme Managers
We currently have three Programme Managers in post leading on the digital, low carbon energy and land and property programmes. Stuart and David joined the team from Denbighshire County Council and Henry joined the team from Natural Resources Wales. They are responsible for driving forward the development and delivery of their programmes.
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Hedd Vaughan-Evans
Operations Manager
We have a number of exciting opportunities
to join our expanding team. The job
descriptions and personal specifications set
out the skills important to us is that you are the
right person to join our team.
Do you have a passion for North Wales and a desire to see
the region grow, flourish and deliver on its potential?
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed team players who are passionate about driving our
work programme forward. Each role has it’s own focus, but you will be expected to contribute
to the wider work of the team and the success of the team as a whole. We’re looking for team
players capable of leading their own areas but also supporting their colleagues to deliver.
We are looking for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive
working relationships across multiple partners to drive our programmes and projects forward. This
is a key requirement for all our roles, our Board is a partnership of 11 organisations and partnership
working is at the core of what we do. The team will provide you with a supportive environment
and development opportunities but you’ll need to be committed to your own development and
have the desire to learn and improve.
Some of our roles require Welsh language skills, for others this is desirable. For all roles, we are
looking for individuals who recognise the importance of the Welsh language, have empathy for
the Welsh culture and are committed to improving their linguistic skills whatever level you may be
starting from.
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you. North Wales is an excellent place to
live and work, why not play a key role in shaping its future.
Lead on the development and delivery of two programmes within
the North Wales Growth Deal—Advanced Manufacturing and
Land Based Industries and Tourism
Leadership and management of assigned programmes
including design, negotiation, planning, co-ordination and
implementation;
Development, negotiation and agreement of business
cases;
Work collaboratively with partners to deliver the programme
outcomes and benefits and to contribute to the overall
delivery of the North Wales Growth Vision.
Salary: £50,368 - £53,234
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
To provide senior executive support to the Programme Office and
the North Wales Economic Ambition Board.
§Manage the agenda and forward work programme of the
Board, the Executive Support Group and the Business
Delivery Group;
Oversee the Communications and PR function of the
Programme Office;
Act as the main contact with the ‘Host Authority’ ensuring
that support services provided meet the needs of the
Programme Office;
Act as Deputy to the Operations Manager.
Senior Operations Officer
Salary: £41,675—£43,662
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
Language Requirements:
Welsh essential
Growth Deal Programme Manager
9 * The roles are full-time, however we will consider flexible working requests for the right candidate.
** Initially a fixed term post until June 2023, with the possibility of an extension,
Lead on the development and delivery of projects within the Low
Carbon Energy Programme.
§Leadership of assigned projects including design,
negotiation and planning;
Management and delivery of assigned projects within a
programme environment;
Development of business cases for all assigned projects;
Achievement of individual project objectives and
cumulative programme outcomes and targets on time and
within allocated resources;
Co-ordination of projects and inter-dependencies across the
programme and wider Growth Deal portfolio.
Salary: £37,849—£39,782
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
Lead on the development and delivery of projects within the
Digital Programme.
Leadership of assigned projects including design, negotiation
and planning;
Management and delivery of assigned projects within a
programme environment;
Development of business cases for all assigned projects;
Achievement of individual project objectives and
cumulative programme outcomes and targets on time and
within allocated resources;
Co-ordination of projects and inter-dependencies across the
programme and wider Growth Deal portfolio.
Project Manager—Digital
Salary: £37,849—£39,782
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
Project Manager—Energy
10 * The roles are full-time, however we will consider flexible working requests for the right candidate.
** Initially a fixed term post until June 2023, with the possibility of an extension.
Lead on the Board's communications and engagement plan to
raise awareness of the Board's work, the Growth Vision and the
Growth Deal.
§Lead on the development and delivery of a Communication
and Engagement Plan;
Develop and use creative and innovative communication
and engagement tools and techniques to promote the work
of the Board;
Maximise the impact of the Boards social media and web
presence;
Develop effective working relationships with the media and
act as the main point of contact between the Board and
the press/media.
Salary: £26,999—£28,785
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
Language Requirements:
Welsh essential
Lead and manage the ESF Growth Deal project, ensuring we
deliver on our objectives and targets.
§Lead, manage and implement the ESF project for the North
Wales growth vision;
Deliver the project outcomes and targets within the
timeframe and in line with what has been set out in the
business plan;
Managing the budget as set out in the expenditure profile.
ESF Project Manager
Salary: £33,799 - £35,934
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
Communications and Engagement Officer
11 * The roles are full-time, however we will consider flexible working requests for the right candidate.
** Initially a fixed term post until June 2023, with the possibility of an extension,
Providing support to the Programme Director and the Programme
Office, you will play a key role in the operation of the team.
Provide administrative support across programmes and
Programme Office projects and in general;
Provide administrative and secretarial support to the
Programme Director;
Lead on administrative arrangements for the programme
office ensuring data collection, record keeping, invoice
processing etc;
Be the main point of contact within the Programme office,
with prompt and effective referral of enquiries.
Salary: £21,589—£23,836
Hours: Up to 37 Hours a
Week*
Contract: until June 2023**
Location: Conwy Business
Centre, Llandudno Junction
(with agile working across
North Wales)
Language Requirements:
Welsh essential
Programme Support Officer
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* The roles are full-time, however we will consider flexible working requests for the right candidate.
** Initially a fixed term post until June 2023, with the possibility of an extension,
Benefits of working for us include:
Opportunity to work with multiple partners across North Wales;
Opportunity to work in a bilingual environment;
Competitive salaries;
Local Government Pension Scheme;
Generous annual leave entitlement;
Flexible working arrangements;
Training and professional development opportunities within a supportive
environment.
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Follow the relevant link to complete / download the application form. Please
remember to complete all sections of the form. You are welcome to submit your form
in Welsh or English.
The closing date can be found within the job advert.
Following the closing date an assessment panel will assess your application against
the requirements.
Applicants who reach the shortlist will be invited to an interview, details of the
interviews will be sent at least a week in advance.
We may ask applicants to complete a task either during or before the interview (full
details will be included within the interview letter).
* Please note applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
