Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wales is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer to champion the rights of disadvantaged children and young people. The role involves influencing national policy, collaborating with stakeholders, and advocating for long-term changes. Ideal candidates will have experience in policy influence in Wales and strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers flexible working hours with remote or hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Experience working with politicians in Wales.
• Proven collaboration with external partners.
• Ability to manage relationships and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Champion the rights of disadvantaged children and young people.
• Influence national and local policy.
• Collaborate with partners to secure long-term change.

Skills

Policy influence experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Awareness of Welsh political context

Lobbying experience

Job description

Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Location: Wales (Remote or Hybrid options available)

Salary: 34,000 +

Hours: 35 per week (Flexible working hours)

Contract: Permanent

Main Purpose

• Champion the rights and needs of disadvantaged children and young people in Wales.
• Influence national and local policy.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to secure long-term change.
• Ensure the voice of young people is central to policy work.

Key Responsibilities

• Track Welsh Government/local authority policies; respond to opportunities.
• Produce briefings and responses to consultations.
• Engage with Assembly Members (AMs) and relevant debates.
• Influence legislation and secure amendments.
• Work with practitioners and partners.
• Co-produce policy positions grounded in frontline experience.
• Share insights and updates with internal teams.
• Support integrated working across policy, advocacy, research, and service teams.
• Promote the organisation's work across Wales.
• Organise or participate in events.
• Amplify children's and young people's voices in policy and campaigns.

Essential Requirements

• Policy influence experience in Wales, including work with politicians.
• Politically aware; experienced in policy, lobbying, and advocacy.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Able to manage relationships and work independently.
• Deep understanding of social justice and Welsh political context.
• Proven collaboration with external partners.
• Representing an organisation at senior levels.

Applications close on the 7th of November

Interviews will be on 17th of November

To Apply: Please contact Emily Rex at Yolk Recruitment to discuss the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer position further.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.