Wales Policy Advisor

Reform UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A political advocacy organization is seeking a proactive Policy Advisor to shape bold policies for Wales and contribute to the 2026 Welsh Parliament elections. This role involves drafting proposals, conducting research, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and a background in politics or public affairs. A genuine alignment with the organization's mission is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in political research, policy development or manifesto writing.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Background in politics, public affairs, consultancy, or Parliament is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Draft policy proposals for devolved manifestos.
• Coordinate policy development sessions and consultations.
• Conduct data-driven research on priority issues.

Skills

Political research

Policy development

Excellent writing skills

Understanding of political structures

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

Reform UK is looking for a proactive, passionate and detail-driven Policy Advisor to help shape bold, evidence-based policies for Wales and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, contributing directly to Reform UK’s manifesto for the 2026 Welsh Parliament elections, while also supporting our wider policy development efforts across the UK.

If you care about public policy, believe in common-sense reform, and want your work to help change the direction of the country, then this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

• Draft and develop policy proposals for inclusion in devolved manifestos, ensuring compliance with our guidelines.
• Coordinate and support policy development sessions, stakeholder consultations, forums, and internal workshops.
• Produce high-quality materials: policy papers, briefings, and research summaries.
• Track political, legislative and public opinion trends across devolved nations to inform policy direction.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct data-driven research on priority issues for Reform UK.
• Provide analytical support including impact assessments, briefing notes and evidence-led evaluations of policy ideas.
• Ensure all research outputs Electoral Commission reporting.

Project Management

• Maintain meticulous records of activities and expenditure.
• Support timely delivery of all outputs and reporting milestones.
• Assist in drafting the Policy Development Review and Expenditure Review for final cost reports.
• Retain all evidence (invoices, receipts, records) as per PPERA audit requirements (minimum two years).

Compliance & Reporting

• Track budgets and activities related to policy work funded by the Electoral Commission.
• Help prepare and submit key reports, ensuring full transparency and audit-readiness.
• Make sure all records are accurate, accessible, and compliant with data regulations.
• Apply best practice procurement and value-for-money principles to everything we do.

Qualifications

Experience in political research, policy development or manifesto writing.

Excellent writing skills - clear, concise, persuasive.

Good understanding of Welsh and UK political structures.

Familiarity with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (PPERA).

Highly organised and detail-oriented - especially when it comes to compliance and record-keeping.

Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Ideally a background in politics, public affairs, consultancy, or Parliament.

A genuine alignment with Reform UK’s mission and values.