Policy and External Affairs Officer

Your new company
I am delighted to be working with this medical charity in a vital position. You will be working in a small Policy and Affairs team, helping the organisation probity their political, policy and public affairs actives in Wales. You will be working on a large programme of work, focusing on stakeholder engagement, which will help shape policies, guidance and support to ensure the end user receives the best care.

Your new role
The successful candidate will:

• Assist the team in maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Welsh Government, the Senedd, healthcare and education bodies, and professional groups.
• Being an expert in the Welsh political and health policy landscape, monitoring external developments and providing advice and briefings to colleagues.
• Support and advise on the team's engagement and communications activities.
• Co-ordinate and contribute to policy outputs, such as consultation responses, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity as part of the wider policy network.

What you'll need to succeed
This position is ideal for someone who:

• Experienced in the Welsh political and health policy landscape.
• Experienced of working in Public, External or Stakeholder Affairs. This includes developing stakeholder relationships and delivering on relevant activities.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good time management skills
• Welsh speaking (desirable, not essential).

What you'll get in return
This is the opportunity to work for one of the leading health charities in Wales. You will also receive 30 days AL plus bank holidays, a 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible working and learning and development packages. You will expect to be onsite twice a week, with the main work in the office days being Tuesday and Wednesdays. Travel to other locations within Wales and the UK may occur, but these expenses will be covered.

What you need to do now
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