Senior Policy Officer - ND Development/ Uwch Swyddog Polisi - Datblygiad ND

WLGA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welsh Government association seeks an individual to coordinate the implementation of the autism Code of Practice across Wales. The role involves engaging with health boards, local authorities, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to policies while promoting the voice of neurodivergent individuals. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. The position may engage both English and Welsh speakers.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with health and social care stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate information between multiple regions.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements related to the Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholders' implementation of the Code of Practice.
• Engage with local Autism/ND leads and support groups.
• Manage relationships and communications to promote integration agenda.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Knowledge of autism and neurodivergence

Workforce development

Job description

Closing Date

Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

Interview Date

W/C 15th December 2025.

About the Role

The main purpose of this role will be to work with the Welsh Government and key stakeholders across both Health and Social care across Wales, to help drive the implementation of the Code of Practice for Autism that sits beneath the Social Services and Well Being Wales Act and the NHS Act.

Hosted by the Welsh Local Government Association in conjunction with Public Health Wales, this post will be part of a unique integrated support and development team. The role will work with the Regional Partnership Boards and key stakeholders in the development of infrastructure to deliver their local autism delivery plans. The post holder will be a key point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders at a national level and will coordinate information between the regions and the National Autism Team and will drive the implementation of the Code of Practice and the National ND agenda and provide information, advice, and guidance on the statutory requirements of the Code on Practice. This includes workforce development, and they will be expected to work closely with workforce leads and teams both in the Local Authority and Health boards across Wales.

This post will support and inform the Welsh Government with any evaluation or updates to the Code of Practice.

The post holder will also promote and share ND Wales resources across Wales and engage with and support local Autism/ND leads and local stakeholder groups. The post holder will have a key role in ensuring that the voice of neurodivergent people is embedded within this work.

The role will manage a range of relationships and communications to underpin the implementation of the Code and promote the integration agenda.

The role will involve liaison with senior level professionals across Health Boards and Local Authorities, voluntary organisations, neurodivergent people and parents / carers and will have a role in communication and information sharing across these groups.

The role will contribute to team management by managing the workload of the Administrative Officer.

Apply Now!

For an initial discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Sian Lewis, Head of Wales Neurodivergence Service at [e-mail].

The Association welcomes applications in English or Welsh.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The WLGA does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.