Senior Policy Adviser (FTC) in Cardiff

Senior Policy Advisor (Wales) - 6 months fixed term contract The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business.With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. Were the UK and Waless leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most to the SME economy. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen that support small businesses and benefit the wider economy. FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive and thrive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. Working at FSB Wales provides an excellent opportunity to help develop positions across many policy areas that supports FSB members in Wales, while also building policy for economic development throughout Wales. You will have an opportunity to gain excellent research and practical experience in directly influencing decision makers with policy strategy to which you have directly contributed. Through an evidence based and non-party political approach you will provide the policy evidence to influence all parties in the Senedd, Westminster and across Wales. We provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. FSB is seeking an experienced policy professional to assist in driving the FSB Wales policy operation, develop policy for the new Senedd term and to challenge and inform the new Welsh Governments approach, and to ensure that the interests of FSB members are represented to all layers of government and scrutiny. Be required to brief and act as an advisor on key policy issues for the Welsh Chair and members. Will support the wider Welsh team lobbying and advocate FSB policy to key stakeholders including Ministers, politicians, civil servants and the wider policy community. Welsh Political party, Welsh Civil Service, Senedd/Welsh parliament, or a policy or public affairs research post. Excellent writing skills and the ability to carry out survey work and qualitative and quantitative analysis is essential, and strong presentation skills are also required. Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings and weekends) as and when necessary. 26 days holidays per year (pro-rata) plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot* ~ Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership ~ Health cash plan* (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing) ~ Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay ~ Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders ~ Group Personal Pension (GPP) *As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department.