At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful public policy initiatives and engage with key stakeholders.
- Company: Join the Learned Society of Wales, a vibrant hub for innovation and knowledge.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team of 14, offering great opportunities for collaboration and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Welsh society while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in evidence-based policy advice and fluency in Welsh required.
The predicted salary is between 30396 - 35515 £ per year.
Hours: 0.8FTE (28hrs per week) | Fixed term: 1 year from appointment (in first instance)
Salary: Grade D: £33,662 – £39,559 (pro-rata)
Application deadline: midnight on Sunday 23 August
We are seeking an experienced Senior Public Policy Officer to coordinate our policy advice and public affairs work – contributing to the delivery of one of our four key strategic priorities: “Contribute to major policy solutions by providing independent advice and facilitating knowledge exchange”. We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm to mobilise our amazing Fellows and other stakeholders to ensure our work delivers impact.
The role holder will also have responsibility for the Society’s Welsh Language offer and bilingual working. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to combine flexible working with an interesting and varied role in a dynamic team. We are looking to employ on a fixed-term basis for one year (in the first instance), and on a 0.8FTE basis, but will consider job-shares.
About the Learned Society of Wales
We are Wales’ National Academy for Sciences, Arts and Humanities. Our charitable purpose is the advancement of knowledge, and the power of research and innovation to benefit Wales' economy and society. Our Fellows, rigorously selected through a scrutiny process, are leaders in their fields with the shared purpose of giving back to Wales. Our small, friendly and committed staff team of 14 is responsible for delivering the Society's activities. You will work with the whole team, which also brings the opportunity to get involved in a range of activities beyond your core responsibilities, gaining insight into different areas of the organisation and contributing to a collaborative and supportive working culture.
About the role
You will have demonstrable experience in supporting the development of evidence-led policy advice. You will have a strong understanding of the Welsh political system, and understand how an independent charity may operate effectively within it. You will also have demonstrable experience in communicating this policy advice, through media relations, coordinating meetings with politicians, and/or social media. This requires an understanding of how to reach influential stakeholders with evidence-based policy advice, and requires a grasp of how to strategically harness both traditional and social media.
You will be fluent in Welsh, and have strong literacy in both written and spoken Welsh. The Society is a bilingual organisation with strong practices already in place, and a positive workplace culture surrounding the Welsh language. You will have high levels of independence and scope for creative working in designing and delivering an evolving area of work for the Society. You will be part of a small external affairs team, and also as part of a small organisation of 14. You will report to our Head of Public Policy. Fluency in Welsh is a requirement of this post.
Uwch Swyddog Polisi Cyhoeddus | Senior Public Policy Officer in Cardiff employer: Learned Society of Wales
The Learned Society of Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation for the benefit of Wales. With a small, friendly team, employees enjoy flexible working arrangements, a strong commitment to bilingual practices, and the chance to engage in diverse activities that foster personal and professional growth. This role not only allows for creative independence but also contributes significantly to impactful policy solutions within the vibrant Welsh political landscape.
