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Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Ely

Posted 30/10/2024

£32,168.50 - £43,436.06 per annum FTE

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  1. Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives through impactful policy and public affairs engagement? Are eager to develop your skills working with Welsh Government, Members of the Senedd, or other key decision-makers in Wales?
  2. Barnardo's Cymru is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales) to help shape our influencing work and strengthen our presence in the world of Welsh policy-making.
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Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives through impactful policy and public affairs engagement? Are eager to develop your skills working with Welsh Government, Members of the Senedd, or other key decision-makers in Wales? If so, we want to hear from you.

Barnardo's Cymru is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales) to help shape our influencing work and strengthen our presence in the world of Welsh policy-making. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build on their existing knowledge and experience with policy influencers in Wales while playing a pivotal role in creating positive, lasting change for children, young people, and families.

In this role, you'll work closely with our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Wales) to implement our influencing plan. You'll help raise Barnardo's Cymru's profile among key stakeholders, including Welsh Government officials, Senedd Members, and other policy influencers. You'll be involved in:

  • Monitoring key developments within the Welsh policy landscape
  • Managing relationships and liaising with stakeholders at all levels
  • Conducting research and producing reports to support our policy objectives
  • Supporting reactive policy work to respond to emerging issues
  • Organising events to showcase Barnardo's vital work and engage decision-makers

Your efforts will ensure that the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are central to our influencing activities in Wales.

This role will be home-based but will require travel to Cardiff and/or other parts of Wales for in-person meetings as required. The position is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis (21.75 hours per week).

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Hours: 21.75

Salary: £32,168.50 - £43,436.06 FTE (£19,301.10 - £26,061.63 pro rata) plus Office at Home Allowance £312 per annum

Closing Date: 17 November 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Barnardo's
Company Information

At Barnardo’s we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. We will ensure their needs are met and their voices are heard.
Barnardo’s is the children’s charity with the largest number of services on the ground in the UK: we run over 960 services in local communities. Our work includes reaching and helping children who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving the care system, children with a parent in prison and families struggling to cope. We find loving adoptive homes and foster placements for children in care.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Tanners Ln,

    Ilford IG6 1QG

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