Head of Policy (Poverty)

Recruit 3; Merthyr Tydfil; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Welsh think tank is seeking a Head of Policy (Poverty) to lead initiatives aimed at ending poverty in Wales. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence policy and contribute to strategic direction. The position is hybrid with an office presence in Merthyr Tydfil and a salary range of £48,710 - £55,189.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Welsh policy and politics.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Lead high impact policy initiatives to address poverty in Wales.
• Deputise for the CEO and contribute to strategic development.
• Develop innovative approaches to solve policy issues.

Skills

Expertise in Welsh policy and politics

Excellent research and analytical skills

Superb communications skills

Ability to develop innovative solutions

Job description

Advice, Charity, Community, Social Welfare

NEW Job opportunity: Head of Policy (Poverty) 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 secure real and lasting change for people across Wales, from universal free school meals for primary pupils to increases 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, on a permanent basis.

The salary for this post is £48,710 - £55,189 with the expectation that the candidate normally expected to 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 please down the information pack here .

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

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