Senior Policy Advisor (Wales) - 6 months fixed term contract in Cardiff

Senior Policy Advisor (Wales) - 6 months fixed term contract

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 Government’s approach, and to ensure that the interests of FSB members are represented to all layers of government and scrutiny.

Hours: Full time

Salary: £42,800 plus competitive benefits package

Location: Cardiff with ad-hoc working from home

Status: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 13 Sept 2026

What will you do?

• 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 postholder to provide interviews to broadcast media.

Who are we looking for?

• We’re 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, you’ll also benefit from:

• 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)




• Critical illness and income protection insurance*




• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay




• Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders




• Group Personal Pension (GPP)




• Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms

Additional Information

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.

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. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at hr.recruitment@fsb.org.uk.

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.