Policy Officer

Job Description

Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Home based.Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 pro rotad (depending on skills and experience)Working Hours: 28 per weekClosing Date: 04 July 2022Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.About Us:Who we areAlzheimers Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.What we doWe support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.No matter whoever you are, whatever youre going through, you can turn to Alzheimers Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next stepWe join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change thatll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the futureHow we do itWere the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.About the roleWe have an exciting new opportunity available for a Policy Officer to support our team, based in Wales!The Policy Officer will contribute to Alzheimers Society health and social policy development and support the influencing activity in Wales. The role will play a key part in the development and delivery of the Societys influencing priorities, with the objectivethat dementia is on the political agenda for politicians, opinion leaders and decision makers and ensuring that the organisation maximises its opportunities to drive positive change for people affected by dementia.Working as part of the influencing team in Wales and the wider Advocacy and System Change team within the Research and Influencing directorate, the role will support the provision of evidence based and persuasive policy positions supporting the delivery ofan influencing and advocacy strategy that is ambitious, aligned and seeks to leverage positive change.About you

• Excellent knowledge of the political and policy making processes, particularly in Wales
• Ability to identify key levers for change.
• Support our influencing work in Wales
• Help build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including politicians, civil servants and decision makers who can support our ambition.
• An understanding of the issues faced by people affected by dementia as well as the health and social care policy environment in Wales
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in monitoring and analysing developments in the public policy environment that will provide the evidence base for focussed campaigning activity.

You may have experience of the following: Policy Officer, Legislation, Lobby, Lobbyist, Policy Planning, Researcher, Public Affairs, Policy Executive, Policy Assistant, Policy Administrator, Regulation, Regulatory, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Notfor Profit, etc.Ref: 134 008