Head of Policy and Public Affairs / Pennaeth Polisi a Materion Cyhoeddus

Childcomwales; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's advocacy organization in Port Talbot is seeking a Head of Policy and Public Affairs. This executive role involves influencing national policy for children's rights in Wales and overseeing a team of Policy Advisors to ensure effective performance and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of children's rights and public affairs. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to impact public services positively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the work of the organization to influence national policy for children’s rights.
• Oversee the Policy team and ensure high performance.
• Support and advise the Commissioner on policy and public affairs matters.

Job description

Head of Policy and Public Affairs / Pennaeth Polisi a Materion Cyhoeddus

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About the Children's Commissioner for Wales // Am y Comisiynydd Plant

Our mission is this: We listen to and speak up for children and young people in Wales so that children’s rights are protected, and we support, challenge and influence public services in Wales to make a positive impact on their lives.

The Commissioner plays a key role in Welsh civic life and is in a privileged position to be able to speak first‑hand to decision makers, governments and national media outlets. We want to make sure we use that position to best effect.

The Role / Y swydd

The Head of Policy and Public Affairs works as part of the Senior Management Team to drive the work of the organisation in strategically influencing the direction of national policy in Wales to reflect and promote children’s rights and achieve positive change for children and young people in Wales.

The role oversees the Policy team of the organisation currently comprising 3 Policy Advisors, ensuring high individual and team performance, as well as supporting cross‑functional working with other functions in the organisation.

The role directly supports and advises the Commissioner and the organisation on all policy and public affairs matters.

• Seniority level

  Executive

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations