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.
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 offer a comprehensive induction and probation process; don’t worry if you don’t have an in-depth working knowledge of the NHS or cancer policy, you will be fully supported to excel in the role. We need your confidence, imagination and influencing expertise.
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.
Job Location: Home & Head Office based
With no weekly Head Office working requirements we’d expect our Policy & Public Affairs Officer to commute & office work in Cardiff as and when required for the 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.
Working Hours: flexible 35 hours per week
This means 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.