Head of Policy (Poverty)

Bevan Foundation; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Welsh think tank is seeking a Head of Policy (Poverty) to lead its team and contribute to strategic development. The role focuses on developing innovative policies to combat poverty in Wales. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in Welsh policies and excellent communication skills. The position is permanent, hybrid, with a salary of £48,710 – £55,189.

Qualifications

• A strong background in policy and politics relevant to Wales.
• Proven experience in research and analysis within a policy context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the policy team in developing strategies against poverty.
• Deputise for the CEO and contribute to organizational direction.
• Develop new ideas for policy initiatives to address poverty.

Skills

Expertise in Welsh policy and politics

Excellent research and analytical skills

Superb communication skills

Ability to develop innovative solutions

Job description

The Bevan Foundation is seeking a new Head of Policy (Poverty) to lead its high impact team and to deputise for the CEO

Could you lead the Bevan Foundation in its mission to end poverty in Wales?

About the Bevan Foundation

The Bevan Foundation is Wales’s most influential think tank. We create insights, ideas and impact that help to end poverty and inequality. Over recent years the Foundation has helped securereal and lasting changefor people across Wales, fromuniversal free school mealsfor primary pupils toincreases in Education Maintenance Allowance. We’ve built a reputation for trusted, evidence-based insights and ideas that influence decision-makers and improve lives.

About the role

The Bevan Foundation has an exciting opportunity within its high impact policy and research team. This is a unique opportunity to make a contribution to our programme of work and to develop ideas to solve poverty. The post holder will also deputise for the CEO providing an opportunity to contribute to the development of the organisation’s strategic direction.

About you

You will have expertise in Welsh policy and politics, as well as an excellent research and analytical skills, superb communications skills and an ability to develop innovative solutions.

Key terms

The role is available for 5 days per week (37.5 hours), on a permanent basis.

The salary for this post is £48,710 – £55,189 with the expectation that the candidate normally be appointed at the bottom of the scale.

We work in a hybrid way, with staff expected be office-based for two to three days a week and to attend monthly in-person team meetings. The Foundation’s offices are in Merthyr Tydfil.

If you are interested and want to find out more and to find out how to apply please visit www.bevanfoundation.org/about/work-with-us/

Any informal enquiries should be made to [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 23:59

Interview date: Tuesday 28 October

The Bevan Foundation gratefully acknowledges the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation towards this programme of work.