Policy and Public Affairs Officer

We’re looking for a passionate and politically savvy Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help shape the future of foster care in Wales at a time of exciting political opportunity.

Position: Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Wales) Location: Hybrid with weekly travel to the Cardiff office Salary: £27,405 – £32,480 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time – 35 hours per week Closing Date: Sunday 27th July, 12am Interview Date: Monday 4th August (Cardiff office) What you’ll be doing: This is a pivotal role within the UK-wide policy and campaigns team, influencing Welsh policy to improve the lives of children in foster care and the families who support them. With elections in the Senedd on the horizon, you’ll have a real opportunity to bring about change through political engagement, stakeholder influence and youth-led campaigning. Key objectives include:

Influencing parliamentary and policy-making processes in Wales Delivering high-impact campaigns and research projects Supporting the young people’s advisory board and amplifying lived experience Producing high-quality written materials for policy, campaigns and members Contributing to UK-wide projects and cross-team collaboration

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