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Lead Samaritans Cymru's Policy and Influencing Efforts in Wales for Meaningful Change
Overview
Salary
£39000 - £41000
Location
Cardiff, Wales - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Join Samaritans Cymru as the Senior Policy and Influencing Manager and become a pivotal part of a team committed to suicide and self-harm prevention in Wales. This renowned organization is at the forefront of offering emotional support to those in need and is now looking for a driven individual to spearhead their policy work, create impactful strategies, and foster strong relationships with key political figures and partners.
Role Summary:
- Lead the organization's policy and influencing activities in Wales.
- Develop new policy positions and respond to consultations for proactive change.
- Collaborate with Welsh Government, Senedd Members, and partners on suicide and self-harm prevention.
- Advise on strategic influencing and policy analysis.
- Manage research initiatives to fill evidence gaps.
Role Requirements:
- Expertise in policy analysis and strategic influencing.
- Ability to engage with political stakeholders and partners effectively.
- Experience in identifying research needs and overseeing projects.
- Flexibility to work from home and the Cardiff office, with some out-of-hours commitments.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your CV and a Cover Letter tailored to your motivations and relevant skills.
- Interviews will take place in Cardiff the week commencing November 11, 2024.
Samaritans Cymru is excited to announce an opportunity to join their team in Cardiff as Senior Policy and Influencing Manager. In this role, you will lead our vital Policy and Influencing work in Wales, help shape emerging Welsh Government Strategy, develop new policy positions, consultation responses and briefings to create positive change. You will also build and enhance our relationships with Political stakeholders, partners and across the Samaritans team in Wales.
The role
As a Senior Policy and Influencing Manager, you will use your skills to effect change. You will work closely with Welsh Government, Senedd Members and sector partners to ensure Strategy and Policy relating to Suicide and self harm prevention is ambitious, evidence-based and informed by those with lived experience. You will provide strategic influencing advice, policy analysis and engagement expertise to ensure the organisation is equipped to capitalise on opportunities to achieve real and lasting change in line with our goals. Your role will involve analysing the external context and how its changing, Identifying evidence gaps and research requirements then overseeing new pieces of research and analysis.
The terms
This is a full-time role, initially a 10-month fixed term contract covering for Maternity leave. The role is based in Wales, with a blend of home working and from our Cardiff based office. Some occasional out of hours/weekend attendance at events/meetings within the Welsh region may be required.
Employee Benefits
We offer some brilliant benefits including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and training to support your development. You'll have 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and we match your pension contribution up to 5%. You can claim money back via a Health Cash Plan and wellbeing options including a free subscription to Headspace and a PerkBox discounted shopping account.
Application
Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. If this role sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and provide a Cover Letter (2 pages maximum) tailored around your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. This role will close for applications midnight on 1 st November 2024 with interviews scheduled for week commencing 11 November, to be held in person at our Cardiff office.
