Senior Policy and Public Affairs Adviser - Wales

MND Association; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Healthcare package

GP access

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Benefit Hub discounts

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

The MND Association is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Adviser for Wales to influence policy, legislation and political debate affecting people with MND. The role is home-based with travel across Wales and occasional UK travel, including some evenings and weekends.

You will work with the Public Affairs Manager and Policy and Campaigns colleagues to identify opportunities, develop policy positions and communicate with Senedd members and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Welsh political system and processes.
• Experience in policy, public affairs or campaigning roles.
• Experience responding to policy consultations and influencing decision-makers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel across Wales and work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of policy, public affairs and campaigning priorities across Wales.
• Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities to influence legislation.
• Develop policy positions, recommendations and responses with stakeholders.
• Produce briefings, reports, submissions, speeches and communications.
• Build relationships with Members of the Senedd and officials.
• Plan and deliver meetings, events and engagement in the Senedd.
• Implement public affairs and campaigning strategies across Wales.
• Keep audiences informed of policy developments.
• Collaborate with volunteers and partners on campaigning activity.
• Represent the association at meetings, events and media opportunities.

Skills

Welsh political system

Policy development

Public affairs

Campaigning

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Time management

Job description

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Adviser - Wales, you'll engage with key stakeholders, policymakers and decision-makers to influence policy, legislation and political debate that improves outcomes for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). Working closely with the Public Affairs Manager and Policy and Campaigns colleagues, you'll identify opportunities to drive change and strengthen the MND Association's position across the Welsh political landscape, and contribute to activity within the Senedd, including events, meetings, campaigns and high-quality policy communications that amplify our voice and impact.

This is a home-based role with travel requirements across Wales and occasionally to other UK locations. This will include occasional evening and weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the MND Association's policy, public affairs and campaigning priorities across Wales
• Monitor and analyse policy developments, identifying opportunities to influence legislation and public policy
• Develop policy positions, recommendations and consultation responses with colleagues and stakeholders
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports, submissions, speeches and other communications
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Members of the Senedd, government officials and key partners
• Support the planning and delivery of meetings, events and engagement activity within the Senedd
• Work with colleagues to implement public affairs and campaigning strategies across Wales
• Keep internal and external audiences informed of relevant policy and political developments
• Collaborate with volunteers, supporters and partner organisations to deliver campaigning activity
• Represent the MND Association at meetings, events and media opportunities as required

About You

Essential

• Strong understanding of the Welsh political system, legislative processes and policy development
• Experience in policy, public affairs or campaigning roles
• Experience of responding to policy consultations and influencing decision-makers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation abilities
• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to travel across Wales, with occasional evening or weekend work

Desirable

• Experience of health, social care or welfare policy
• Experience engaging volunteers or supporters in policy and public affairs activity
• Familiarity with verbal and written communication in Welsh

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development

About Us

MotorNeuroneDisease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes awayindependenceand it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.Wefundground-breaking research. We campaign for better care.We’rehere for everyone who needs us. Because with MND,every daymatters.