Senior Policy Advisor (Wales) in London

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. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work. 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. What will you do? This is an interesting and varied role. The successful candidate will 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. Have the ability to produce briefings and articles for both internal and external publication.

This role may at times also require the post holder to provide interviews to broadcast media. Who are we looking for? Were looking for someone with proven experience in one of the following: Welsh Political party, Welsh Civil Service, Senedd/Welsh parliament, or a policy or public affairs research post. You will have a thorough knowledge of the political processes and systems of devolved governance in Wales. 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. In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, youll also benefit from: 26 days holidays per year (pro-rata) plus