Head of PMO Delivery

Company Description

Ambition North Wales offers an attractive employment package.
Ambition North Wales offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted in the Person Specification.
We welcome applications in Welsh or English - Applications submitted in English or Welsh will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Maldwyn Hedd Vaughan-Evans on [email protected]
Interviews will be held on 10/07/2026
Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 09:00 AM, 23/06/2026
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

Requirements

Values and Behaviours
Team Values
We are Ambitious – we strive to deliver the best for North Wales. We are leaders in our fields, opinion formers and influencers, and we challenge conventional thinking. We pursue high standards, aim to be our best, and continuously develop ourselves professionally.
We work Collaboratively – we share knowledge, skills, information and support and ensure to keep colleagues informed. We always help each other, facilitate opportunities for North Wales and recognise that our collective impact is more significant than our individual impact.
We do the right thing – we do the right thing, not what is easy. We challenge unethical behaviour and speak out when things don't feel right. We are respectful, fair and considerate and can be trusted to deliver agreed commitments on time.
We make a difference – we pursue opportunities to make a difference in North Wales. We champion the Welsh language, heritage and culture and support regional charities. We protect the environment and seek opportunities to reduce our footprint.
Core behaviours for all roles
Leadership – we all lead by example and are all leaders within our own areas.
Responsibility – we take responsibility for our work, performance and development.
Respect – we respect our colleagues, partners and stakeholders and demonstrate this throughout our work and in how we build effective relationships.
The role holder will be expected to demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct and public service values, consistent with the Nolan Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field.
Evidence of relevant continuous professional and managerial development.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Proven track record of portfolio or programme delivery in delivering complex programmes, projects or economic development initiatives, ideally within a multi-stakeholder or public sector environment.
Experience of leading a Portfolio or Programme Management Office including strong knowledge and understanding of governance, assurance, risk, performance, change and financial management.
An understanding of economic development, regional growth, and regeneration policy in Wales and the UK, including government funding and the HM Treasury’s Green Book guidance for Better Business Cases.
Experience of partnership working with local authorities, higher/further education, the private sector, and government, with evidence of building effective collaborative relationships to support delivery.
Strong political awareness and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse interests and at senior levels.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret economic, financial, and demographic data to support evidence-based decision-making.
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and promote the Ambition North Wales vision to varied audiences.
Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience in developing high-performing, motivated teams.
Proven experience managing complex budgets (revenue and capital), ensuring robust monitoring and reporting systems are in place to ensure compliance and value for money.
Commitment to the highest standards of public service and governance, including adherence to the Nolan Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership).
Language Requirements
For this role the following requirements are DESIRABLE:
Listening and Speaking – able to deal with all aspects of the job verbally in a confident manner in both Welsh and English.
Reading and Understanding – able to use and interpret correctly any information in both Welsh and English from a wide variety of sources in order to deal with all aspects of the post.
Writing – able to present written information in both Welsh and English with complete confidence using the most appropriate language and style to meet the needs of the reader.
An understanding of the importance of the Welsh Language to the region and a willingness to develop and improve their Welsh language skills.