Full-Time Permanent Job: Policy & Public Affairs Officer / Swyddog Polisi & Materion Chyoeddus
Job Description
Permanent Job:
Policy & Public Affairs Officer / Swyddog Polisi & Materion Chyoeddus
Pay: £29,000
Hours: 35 per week working flexibly
Outside of our core Monday-Friday 11am-3pm hours you can suit work around your lifestyle and personal commitments. We operate our work flexibly between 7am – 9pm so you can do things like the school runs or fit in wellness activities and hobbies.
Closing date: 16th April 2024
Interview: 26th April 2024 at the Tenovus Cancer Care Head Office
Job Location: Home & Head Office based. With no weekly Head Office working requirements we’d expect you to commute & office work in Cardiff as and when required for your role. As our Head Office is Cardiff City centre based and we do a lot of work in and around the Senedd area you’ll be available to work regionally.
Policy & Public Affairs Officer Job: Our Policy & Public Affairs Officer is Tenovus Cancer Care’s on the ground presence and an effective relationship builder when it comes to Welsh Senedd lobbying, policy influencing and representing our cause. The job’s all about making sure we play a pivotal role in informing and shaping policies in Wales. We’re the change-maker who responds to Welsh government consultations and champions the needs and awareness raising of the issues people affected by cancer in Wales face.
To be our Policy & Public Affairs Officer your CV skills & experience should demonstrate that:
- You’re a change-maker when it comes to influencing and shaping how matters affect people
- You’ve strong research and report writing skills with the ability to sort the complex information making it relevant to stakeholders
- You’re a skilled influencer, persuader and negotiator having networked in these sort of circles among key decision makers and capable in this arena
- You’ve played a role in shaping public policy already and been directly involved in government consultation response work
- Your ability to produce concise and clear briefings and presentations coupled with how you deliver key information to a range of groups makes you an effective communicator
- You’re adaptable, show initiative, seek out solutions and work well with people
In return you’ll be part of a people orientated culture, support a worthwhile cause and have Staff Benefits such as:
- A generous 35 days annual leave including public holidays that increases with length of service (pro rata’d for part time staff)
- Your birthday off work once you’ve been here for 12 months.
- Opportunity to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year
- Occupational sick pay after completion of probationary period
- Contributory pension scheme
- A tailored induction and support programme to help you succeed and excel
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering access to 24/7 confidential advice and support
- The opportunity to participate in staff volunteer activities to support the wider organisation
- The opportunity to learn from, grow with, support and develop people who volunteer with US
We’re recruiting!
Reporting into our Policy & Public Affairs Manager this is a career-building opportunity within Wales leading cancer charity. Join us and lead the way in influencing, lobbying and campaigning for our priorities to help those affected by cancer in Wales.
A leading force in shaping Welsh cancer policy we’re committed to tackling cancer inequalities. We’re prioritising the less survivable cancers in Wales, especially lung, stomach and oesophageal cancer – informing reports, producing briefings and directing campaigns. We’ve also helped to change the way in which the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee engages with people affected by cancer as we’ve recently informed and influenced the gynaecological cancers inquiry.
We continue to have a lot to do when it comes to changing cancer policy and delivering our strategic aims, and we look forward to you contributing to this rewarding work. So, if this is your arena, you’ve got the right skills, experience and passion to make change for people affected by cancer in Wales we’d love to have you on board as part of a team that cares about the work we do.
What we’re looking for
The Policy & Public Affairs Officer networks, negotiates, influences and has a partnership approach in how change is made. You may already have good links in the Senedd with decision makers and great research skills paired with the ability to present what you find in a persuasive and impactful way.
We’re looking for someone with a clear commitment to our vision, you can manage multiple work projects, keep on top of the admin and work well across teams representing our values in how you go about your work.
Types of jobs you may have done could be: Policy Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Research Assistant, Policy & Public Affairs Assistant, Policy & Public Affairs Advisor, Political Researcher, Political Support Staff, Political Staffer
About us
More people than ever are living with cancer in Wales, with around 20,000 people diagnosed every year.
We give help, hope, and a voice to everyone affected by cancer. We understand how cancer can impact every aspect of life and how it affects families and friends too. Our wide range of services offer information, advice, and specialist support to people living with cancer, and their loved ones.
Together with our inspiring community of staff, volunteers, and supporters, we’re determined to be here for everyone affected today, tomorrow, and beyond.
How to Apply
Recruitment Process Please apply with your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification via the Tenovus Cancer Care website by the 16th April 2024. You can also visit our Work for us pages that give you more information and a copy of the job description and person specification: https://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/media/4jbbicpm/policy-and-public-affairs-officer-jd.pdf Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right change the closing date. Tenovus Cancer Care is passionate about equality and diversity. As part of our cultural commitment, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer which means that our recruitment process is fully inclusive of all physical and mental disabilities and we’ll make adjustments as needed throughout our process. If we can support you with your application at all please contact us at people@tenovuscancercare.org.uk If you are looking for your next career opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.97 total views, 0 today