At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage public affairs and engage with the Senedd to influence cancer research policy.
- Company: Join a leading charity dedicated to cancer research and advocacy.
- Benefits: Generous salary, flexible working, and extensive career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer policy while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and understanding of health policy required.
The predicted salary is between 36225 - 36225 £ per year.
Salary: £36,225 plus benefits
Policy, Information & Communications
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cardiff office w/high-flex (1 - 2 days per week). We are open to further discussion around flexible working for the successful candidate, including those living outside Cardiff.
Travel: Occasional UK travel and overnight stays may be required.
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
We are looking for a Public Affairs Officer to join our team in Wales. The role provides a full-time public affairs presence to manage our Senedd engagement programme, monitoring parliamentary activity and sharing intelligence; assisting with policy development for nation-specific briefings. A key part of this role will be helping CRUK strengthen its influence and impact in Wales, particularly in relation to cancer research.
- Supporting CRUK's influencing activity across key policy areas for cancer
- Reacting swiftly to Senedd business (offering support to Members of the Senedd and updating our wider team on Senedd affairs)
- Using key influencing tools to ensure CRUK's messages land in Wales (MS briefings, submitting parliamentary questions, and writing letters to relevant ministers and officials)
- Working with CRUK's policy teams to help tailor Wales-specific policy positions for Senedd briefings and consultations
- Managing our engagement with MS support staff, committee clerks, and other Senedd staff as appropriate
- Keeping abreast of Senedd developments (monitoring political activity, policy announcements, and emerging issues relevant to our work)
- Providing secretariat support for the Cross-Party Group on Cancer (organising meetings, events, and administration)
- Working with other third-sector organisations in areas of mutual policy interest
The ability to quickly understand, summarise, and analyse complex policy issues and distil for a range of internal and external audiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence.
Good influencing skills and experience of building credibility and trust with a range of stakeholders.
Adaptable self-starter with the ability to work remotely and in a self-directed way as part of a larger team.
An understanding of cancer/health policy.
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career, and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
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Public Affairs Officer (Permanent) in Cardiff employer: Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Stratford, London, where you can make a meaningful impact on health partnerships. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, we provide flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy work/life balance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the organisation.
