Policy and Campaigns Officer (Wales)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to cover the maternity leave of our Policy and Campaigns Officer in Wales for an initial 6 month period, with the possibility of an extension. The Policy and Campaigns Officer (Wales) is responsible for influencing public policy in the interests of deafblind people and those with complex needs of all ages, in Wales.

Title: Policy and Campaigns Officer (Wales)
Reference number: 41211
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (Full Time)
Location: Caerphilly
Contract type: Fixed Term
Salary: £25,112 - £27,372 per annum
Sense salary points: 31 - 34

About Sense

Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide specialist information, advice and services to deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with them. In addition, we support people who have sensory impairments with additional disabilities.

About the role

The role of Policy and Campaigns Officer (Wales) will involve:

• Working to raise Sense’s profile in the Welsh Assembly.
• Responding to policy initiatives and engaging with the Welsh Government, both nationally and locally, as appropriate.
• Researching, planning and organising effective strategies to ensure Welsh Government policies take account of the needs of deafblind people and those with complex needs.
• Seeking opportunities to influence officials, Assembly Members and Ministers, and participating in relevant meetings.
• Ensuring deafblind people and those with complex needs and their families have the skills, knowledge and access to engage directly with public policy debates

Skills and abilities

The right candidate for the role will be able to demonstrate

• An In-depth understanding of legislative processes and political structures in Wales, alongside an appreciation of the political landscape.
• An understanding of key policy issues related to disabled people and those with complex needs in Wales.
• Evidence of building positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, policy makers and opinion formers.
• Demonstrable track record of successfully influencing national organisations.
• An exceptional level of written and spoken English (a basic understanding of Welsh is desirable).
• Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience

And have the following skills and abilities

• A commitment to delivering positive change in the lives of deafblind people and those with complex needs.
• An ability to work autonomously to deliver both projects and day to day work to agreed timescales reliably, consistently and to a high standard

Closing date: Friday 3 June 2016
Interview date: Week commencing 20th June 2016
To start: 18th July 2016 

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the information pack and complete the application form.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format for example large print, Braille or audio, further details can be found on our website.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.

No agencies please.