Senior Policy & Public Affairs Lead – Wales

Crisis UK; Swansea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity for homelessness is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Wales to drive significant policy change. This role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, including civil servants and members of the Senedd. The ideal candidate will possess excellent knowledge of government structures across Wales and a strong ability to communicate complex issues. The charity offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, annual leave upgrades, and support for travel costs.

Benefits

Interest-free loans for travel and cycle to work

Pension scheme with 8.5% contribution

28 days' annual leave (pro rata)

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing Leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record for effectively influencing policy.
• Experience in communicating policy issues to varied audiences.
• Commitment to leveraging lived experience in policy work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and push for impactful policy change in Wales.
• Collaborate with colleagues and key partners.
• Prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.

Skills

Knowledge of national and local government structures

Ability to communicate complex policy issues

Dedication to effective policy change

Team collaboration

Ability to work independently

Experience in a busy environment

Welsh language skills (desirable)

Job description

A national charity for homelessness is seeking a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Wales to drive significant policy change. This role will involve collaborating with various stakeholders, including civil servants and members of the Senedd. The ideal candidate will possess excellent knowledge of government structures across Wales and a strong ability to communicate complex issues. The charity offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, annual leave upgrades, and support for travel costs.