Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Wales in Cardiff

Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children? If the answer is yes, the role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) could be exactly what you’re looking for.

At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we’re working to end child abuse and neglect for good. We, the Strategy and Knowledge Directorate, bring together the core knowledge base of the NSPCC, so that the organisation speaks with one authoritative voice; grounded in the reality of children’s lives, practitioner expertise and the best available evidence. We drive the organisational strategy, working across the organisation to plan and measure our progress towards our strategic goals. Through a cycle of development, delivery, and evaluation, we uncover what truly works. Then, we share that knowledge with professionals, policymakers, and partners to influence change on a national scale. When our services prove effective, we work to expand their reach, helping even more children stay safe and thrive.

Join us as a Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) and be part of a team that turns insight into action, and action into lasting impact.

What is the purpose of the Policy and Public Affairs Officer role?

This role plays a vital part in bringing about changes in policy and practice that make a real difference for children. You’ll contribute by:

• Helping to build and develop evidence‑based policy positions
• Supporting the NSPCC’s influencing activity with a range of external stakeholders

What will I be doing as a Policy and Public Affairs Officer?

The Policy and Public Affairs Officer will be responsible for undertaking policy work to achieve the NSPCC’s strategic goals, using their skills and experience to strengthen the NSPCC’s impact on public policy, and in doing so making a significant contribution to keeping children safe. The post holder will support the delivery of a range of policy‑focused projects, both within the Wales policy team and across the wider UK policy team.

What skills do I need to be a Policy and Public Affairs Officer?

We’re looking for a committed individual to join the Wales Policy and Public Affairs team. You will need proven policy development and research skills, as well as demonstrable public affairs experience for this role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, although not essential.

Why join the NSPCC?

Any one of our people will tell you that a huge reward in itself is making a difference to children’s lives. But we know it’s a competitive world, and it’s important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are at least comparable with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits:

• Generous annual leave – 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full‑time employees (pro‑rata for part‑time). 32 days per annum after five years’ continuous service.
• Employee discounts – Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
• The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – an independent, free, personal support service.
• Pension – building up a good pension is something we want to help you achieve with our flexible, tax‑efficient pension schemes.
• Life assurance scheme – All employees will be given life assurance of one times their salary, unless they join the NSPCC Group Personal Pension Scheme, where members are given life assurance of five times their salary.

Ready to apply? If this is the role for you, please click the button ‘apply’ to start your journey. You can find more information on all recruitment stages on the Career page. Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Cecile Gwily, Cecile.Gwilym@nspcc.org.uk.