Policy Officer Wales

Kidney Care UK; Alton; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare charity is seeking a Policy Officer to advocate for better support and care for kidney patients in Wales. This position involves building relationships with policymakers, conducting research, and influencing policy. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience and be able to travel across Wales. The role offers flexible working and benefits including generous leave and a pension.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Generous annual leave

Pension

Cycle2Work scheme

Flexible working

Retail discounts

Family leave

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with elected members.
• Experience in conducting analysis and writing and editing reports for publication.
• Ability to travel regularly to the Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and other parts of Wales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues.
• Support the research and development of policy positions in Wales.
• Work with team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns.
• Undertake desk-based research including data collection.
• Seek out opportunities for communications in the Welsh parliament.

Skills

Policy influence

Relationship building

Research and analysis

Communication

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Policy Officer-Wales

Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country and to the Senedd, Cardiff.

22.5 hrs per week

Fixed term post 2 years - with possible extension

Circa £35,000 p.a FTE depending on experience

Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!

Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?

We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.

You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
• Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
• Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed.
• Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
• Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
• Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
• Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group.

About you

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working with elected members.
• Experience in conducting analysis and writing and editing reports for publication.
• Can travel regularly to the Senedd Cymru Welsh Parliament in Cardiff and other parts of Wales, plus Alton Hampshire.

Employee benefits

• Employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave
• Pension
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Flexible working
• Retail discounts
• Family leave
• Health cash plan

The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.