Summary
Policy & Insights OfficerWe’re looking for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our exciting policy and insights team.This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in politics and wants to help make a bigger difference in communities across Wales. It’s also a chance for anyone with strong analytical skills to develop their experience of building evidence to encourage meaningful change in policy decisions.Policy and insights officerWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly£32,372* increasing to £34,308* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise.About the roleThe Policy and Insights Officer will work alongside our Policy and Insights Manager and other colleagues across the organisation to research, develop and implement policy strategies. These strategies will help influence key decision makers on issues being faced by the voluntary sector in Wales and ensure diverse voices are heard and represented.No two days will be the same in this role as you will work with a wide variety of stakeholders with different backgrounds and expertise. You will gather and analyse data that feeds into evidence presented to Members of the Senedd, Members of Parliament, funders and other influencers in the public, voluntary, and private sectors.Read the full job description .Why work at WCVABenefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.Find out more about working for WCVA.HOW TO APPLYTo apply please download the application pack below:Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date: 03 March 2025 - 10amInterview date: 12 March 2025Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.
