Regulatory Affairs Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regulatory Affairs Manager to influence communications policy in Wales. This role involves nurturing stakeholder relationships, advising on unique communication needs, and contributing to high-profile events. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in policy-making and relationship building while engaging with diverse stakeholders. Embrace a flexible work environment that values inclusivity and diversity, allowing you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to making communications work for everyone.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of policy-making processes.
• Strong advocate for Wales with a successful track record.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to influence policy decisions.
• Oversee relationships with stakeholders in Wales.

Skills

Policy Making

Relationship Building

Channelling Influence

Building Solutions

Executing Plans

Empowering Development

Articulating Ideas

Utilising Language Skills (Welsh)

Current Affairs Knowledge

Trailblazing Ideas

Job description

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Closing Date:
28/05/2025

Group:
Corporate Group

Management Level:
Senior Associate

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Description:

Mi fydd y rôl hon yn cau am 00:01 ddydd Mercher 28ain felly rydym yn argymell eich bod yn ymgeisio erbyn hanner nos fan bellaf ar ddydd Mawrth 27ain Mai.

Am sgwrs anffurfiol i drafod unrhyw gwestiynau neu ymholiadau pellach sydd gennych am y rôl, mae croeso i chi gysylltu â Penodi ar 07385 502078.

Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn gwneud cais am y rôl, anfonwch eich CV a llythyr eglurhaol i Penodi at [e-mail].

Gwybodaeth am Ofcom

Ni yw rheoleiddiwr cyfathrebiadau'r DU ac rydym yn gwneud gwaith hanfodol sy'n helpu i gadw pobl mewn cysylltiad ledled y DU ac sy'n siapio sut byddwn yn cadw mewn cysylltiad â'n gilydd yn y dyfodol.

Mae ein gwaith yn cynnwys popeth o ffonau a band eang i deledu, radio, y gwasanaeth post, a dyfeisiau di-wifr. Rydym hefyd yn ymgymryd â'r her o wneud y byd ar-lein yn lle mwy diogel. I'n helpu i gyflawni ein nod o sicrhau bod cyfathrebiadau'n gweithio i bawb, mae arnom angen pobl o bob cefndir, gyda sgiliau amrywiol ac wedi cael gwahanol brofiadau.

Gwybodaeth am y tîm y byddwch chi'n rhan ohono

Mae tîm Ofcom Cymru yn chwarae rhan hanfodol yng nghenhadaeth Ofcom i wneud i gyfathrebiadau weithio i bawb. Drwy ein hymgysylltiad allanol helaeth, rydym yn casglu mewnwelediadau o bob rhan o Gymru i'n helpu i ddeall yr heriau a'r cyfleoedd cyfathrebu penodol ar gyfer cymunedau Cymru, gan gynnwys eu hamrywiaeth ieithyddol. Rydym yn defnyddio ein perthnasoedd mewnol cryf i lunio polisïau Ofcom i sicrhau eu bod yn adlewyrchu anghenion cyfathrebu unigryw Cymru. Ac rydym yn cynrychioli Ofcom yng Nghymru i egluro ein gwaith drwy ddigwyddiadau a chynnal perthnasoedd cynhyrchiol i sicrhau bod pobl a rhanddeiliaid yn cael eu hysbysu a'u cynnwys yn y gwaith a wnawn.

Pwrpas a hyd a lled y rôl

Mae'r Rheolwr Materion Rheoleiddiol yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth gefnogi Cyfarwyddwr Cymru i gynrychioli Cymru yn Ofcom ac Ofcom yng Nghymru. Byddwch yn gweithio fel rhan o dîm Materion Rheoleiddiol i gynnal perthnasoedd mewnol ynghŷd â pherthnasoedd â rhanddeiliaid a diwydiant, a darparu mewnbwn a chyngor ar anghenion cyfathrebu unigryw pobl Cymru. Mae hwn yn gyfle i weithio'n agos gyda chydweithwyr ar draws Ofcom ac yng Nghymru i ddatblygu ein cysylltiadau a'n hymgysylltiad â rhanddeiliaid ymhellach er mwyn dylanwadu ar ganlyniadau polisi o fewn amgylchedd sy'n symud yn gyflym.

Mae tîm Ofcom Cymru yn croesawu gweithio hybrid a hyblyg, ac rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan rai sy'n rhannu swydd a gweithwyr rhan-amser.

Eich Prif Gyfrifoldebau

• Byddwch yn gweithio ar y cyd â chydweithwyr ar draws Ofcom i fewnbynnu a chynghori ar y ffordd y mae gwasanaethau cyfathrebiadau yn cael eu darparu a'u derbyn yng Nghymru er mwyn dylanwadu ar ein prosesau polisi a gwneud penderfyniadau.
  
• Goruchwylio perthnasoedd presennol â rhanddeiliaid a sefydliadau proffil uchel yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys siarad ar ran Ofcom trwy gyfweliadau â'r cyfryngau ac mewn digwyddiadau i sicrhau bod ein cyfrifoldebau a'n cylch gwaith yn cael eu deall yn llawn.
  
• Nodi cyfleoedd a strategaethau ymgysylltu priodol er mwyn helpu i adeiladu a rhoi ar waith perthnasoedd a phartneriaethau cynhyrchiol gyda rhanddeiliaid yng Nghymru.
  
• Paratoi papurau briffio a mynychu cyfarfodydd lefel uchel gydag aelodau o uwch dîm rheoli Ofcom gan ddefnyddio eich gwybodaeth am y dirwedd wleidyddol ehangach yng Nghymru i helpu i lunio'r agenda a rheoli enw da Ofcom.
  
• Meithrin a chynnal perthnasoedd mewnol gyda chydweithwyr arbenigol ar draws Ofcom i sicrhau eu bod yn deall anghenion cyfathrebu pobl yng Nghymru wrth wneud penderfyniadau polisi a rheoleiddio er mwyn sicrhau'r effaith fwyaf posibl i bobl a busnesau yng Nghymru.
  
• Cymryd cyfrifoldeb am gyflwyno digwyddiadau a chyhoeddiadau proffil uchel, yn ôl yr angen, sy'n rhoi cyfeiriad ac yn llywio polisi ar faterion rheoleiddio yng Nghymru.
  
• Cyfrannu at lywodraethu Ofcom drwy weithio gydag Aelod Bwrdd Cymru a darparu cymorth i Bwyllgor Cynghori Cymru ac aelod Cymru o'r Panel Defnyddwyr Cyfathrebiadau, gan baratoi papurau, mynychu, a chyflwyno yn ôl yr angen.
  
• Dirprwyo ar ran Cyfarwyddwr Ofcom Cymru yn ôl yr angen.
  

Y sgiliau, y wybodaeth a'r profiad y bydd eu hangen arnoch i lwyddo

Llunio Polisi: gallu dangos eich dealltwriaeth drylwyr o'r prosesau llunio polisi ac o fewn hynny â hanes llwyddiannus o fod yn eiriolwr cryf dros Gymru.

Meithrin Perthynas: yn fedrus wrth adeiladu a chynnal perthnasoedd cryf a chydweithredol yn gyflym tra'n dod â chysylltiadau perthnasol i'r rôl.

Sianelu dylanwad: gallu dangos sut rydych chi'n defnyddio'ch sgiliau rhyngbersonol rhagorol i gynrychioli gwybodaeth gymhleth ac egluro syniadau'n berswadiol gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o dechnegau.

Adeiladu Atebion: y gallu i ddadansoddi a dehongli data, dod i gasgliadau ar sail tystiolaeth ac argymell atebion.

Gweithredu Cynlluniau: gallu pennu a chyfleu blaenoriaethau a therfynau amser clir i chi eich hun ac i eraill, gan ddefnyddio adnoddau'n ddoeth i reoli nifer o brosiectau ar yr un pryd.

Grymuso Datblygiad: profiadol mewn cefnogi eraill i dyfu eu sgiliau a'u cryfderau, gan eu grymuso ag arweiniad i adael i'w potensial ddisgleirio.

Mynegi Syniadau: hyderus i fynegi eich syniadau, eich meddyliau a'ch gwybodaeth gan ddefnyddio technegau amrywiol mewn modd clir a chryno, gan sicrhau bod pawb yn deall negeseuon.

Defnyddio sgiliau iaith: mae'n hanfoddol bod yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn gallu siarad ar ran Ofcom a sgwrsio'n gyfforddus yn Gymraeg â rhanddeiliaid yng Nghymru.

Materion Cyfoes a Chysylltiadau: â dealltwriaeth ddofn o dirwedd wleidyddol a chyfansoddiadol Cymru a'r DU ac ystod o gysylltiadau a fydd yn berthnasol i gylch gwaith Ofcom.

Syniadau Arloesol: profiad o arloesi yn eich gwaith drwy syniadau creadigol a gwreiddiol sydd wedi gwella prosesau, polisïau neu wasanaethau.

Croesawu newid: gallu dangos eich gallu i weld y darlun ehangach a sut rydych chi wedi bod yn hyblyg wrth wynebu newid.

Datganiad Cynhwysiad

Mae cynhwysiad wrth galon popeth a wnawn.

Mae gan Ofcom genhadaeth clir: sicrhau bod cyfathrebiadau'n gweithio i bawb. Er mwyn gallu cyflawni hyn, rydym am i'n sefydliad adlewyrchu'r amrywiaeth o gefndiroedd, profiadau, magwraeth a safbwyntiau sy'n bodoli ledled y DU. Ein nod yw recriwtio o'r gronfa ehangaf bosibl o ymgeiswyr - ni waeth beth yw eich rhywedd, eich ethnigrwydd, eich anabledd, eich cyfeiriadedd rhywiol na'ch cefndir cymdeithasol.

Pan fydd swyddi'n cael eu rhestru fel rhai llawn amser, rydym yn parhau i fod yn agored i lai o oriau, trefniadau rhan amser, rhannu swyddi a dewisiadau gweithio hyblyg eraill. O'r diwrnod cyntaf, rydym yn hyrwyddo trefniadau gweithio hyblyg i ddiwallu anghenion unigol.

Rydym hefyd yn croesawu ymgeiswyr sy'n dychwelyd i'r gweithlu ar ôl seibiant - am ba reswm bynnag. Os ydych chi wedi cymryd amser i ffwrdd ac yn barod i ailymuno, edrychwn ymlaen at ddarllen eich cais.

Mae ein prosesau recriwtio yn blaenoriaethu hygyrchedd a chynhwysiad. Os oes angen gwybodaeth arnoch mewn fformat arall neu os oes gennych chi ddewisiadau penodol, cysylltwch â'n tîm recriwtio yn [e-mail] neu ffoniwch 0330 912 1378.

A ninnau yn gyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd, rydym yn cynnig cyfweld unrhyw ymgeiswyr anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf hanfodol ar gyfer ein rolau sy'n cael eu hysbysebu. Pan fyddwch yn gwneud cais, gallwch roi gwybod i ni os hoffech i'ch cais gael ei ystyried dan y cynllun hwn (a elwir weithiau'n 'gynllun sicrhau cyfweliad'). Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am y cynllun yma: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/jobs/disability-confident-scheme

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Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Wednesday 28th May and therefore we advise getting your application by no later than midnight on Tuesday 27th May.

For an informal chat to discuss any further questions or queries you may have regarding this role, please feel free to contact Penodi on 07385 502078.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Penodi at [e-mail]

About Ofcom

As the UK's communications regulator, we are delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we'll stay connected with each other.

Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We're also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.

About the team you'll be part of

The Ofcom Wales team plays a vital role in Ofcom's mission to make communications work for everyone. Through our extensive external engagement, we gather insights from across Wales to help us understand the specific communications challenges and opportunities for Welsh communities, including their linguistic diversity. We utilise our strong internal relationships to shape Ofcom policies to ensure they reflect the unique communications needs of Wales. And we represent Ofcom in Wales to explain our work through events and maintain productive relationships to ensure people and stakeholders are informed and involved in the work that we do.

The purpose and scope of the role

The Regulatory Affairs Manager plays a key role in supporting the Wales Director in representing Wales within Ofcom and Ofcom within Wales. You will work as part of a Regulatory Affairs team to maintain stakeholder, industry and internal relationships and provide input and advice on the unique communications needs of people in Wales.This is an opportunity

to work closely with colleagues across Ofcom and in Wales to further develop our stakeholder relations and engagement

to influence policy outcomes within a fast-moving environment.

The Ofcom Wales team embraces hybrid and flexible working and we welcome applications from job sharers and part-time workers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Wales and across Ofcom to input and advise on the way communications services are provided and received in Wales to influence our policy and decision-making processes.
  
• Oversee existing relationships with high profile stakeholders and organisations in Wales, including speaking for Ofcom through media interviews and at events to ensure our responsibilities and remit are fully understood.
  
• Identify opportunities and appropriate engagement strategies to build and mobilise productive relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders in Wales.
  
• Prepare briefing papers and attend high-level meetings with members of the Ofcom senior management team using your knowledge of the wider political landscape in Wales to help shape the agenda and manage Ofcom's reputation.
  
• Nurture and maintain internal relationships with specialist colleagues across Ofcom to ensure they understand the communications needs of people within Wales when making policy and regulatory decisions to ensure maximum impact for consumers and business in Wales.
  
• Take responsibility for the delivery of high-profile events and publications, as needed, that provide direction and shape policy on regulatory issues in Wales.
  
• Contribute to Ofcom's governance by working with the Board Member for Wales and providing support to the Advisory Committee for Wales and Wales member of the Communications Consumer Panel, preparing papers, attending, and presenting as required.
  
• Deputising for the Ofcom Wales Director as and when required.
  

The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success

Policy Making: Able to demonstrate your thorough understanding of the processes of policy making and within that have a successful track record of being a strong advocate for Wales.

Relationship Building: accomplished at quickly building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships whilst bringing relevant contacts to the role.

Channelling influence: can demonstrate how you use your excellent interpersonal skills to represent complex information and explain ideas persuasively using a variety of techniques.

Building Solutions: the ability to analyse and interpret data, come to evidence-based conclusions and recommend solutions.

Executing Plans: adept at setting and communicating clear priorities and deadlines for yourself and for others utilising resources wisely to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Empowering Development: experienced in supporting others to grow their skills and strengths, empowering them with guidance to let their potential shine.

Articulating Ideas: confident to express your ideas, thoughts and information using various techniques in a clear and concise manner, ensuring messages are understood by everyone.

Utilising language skills: it is essential the successful candidate can speak for Ofcom and converse at ease in Welsh with stakeholders in Wales.

Current Affairs & Contacts: have a deep understanding of the political and constitutional landscape in Wales and the UK and a range of contacts that will be relevant to Ofcom's remit.

Trailblazing Ideas: have brought innovation to your work through creative and original ideas that have improved processes, policies, or services.

Embracing change: can demonstrate your ability to see the bigger picture and how you have remained flexible in the face of change

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible - no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability.

Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break - for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need information in an alternative format or have specific preferences, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 0330 912 1378.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here. https://careers.ofcom.org.uk/careers/how-we-hire/

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