Wales Policy & Public Affairs Lead

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

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.