Public Affairs Officer (Wales)

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (WALES)

Salary:36225 plus benefits
Reports to:Public Affairs Manager (Wales)
Directorate:Policy Information & Communications
Contract:Permanent
Hours:35 hours per week
Location:Cardiffoffice w/high-flex (1 2 days per week). We are open to further discussion around flexible working for the successful candidateincludingthoseliving outside Cardiff.

Travel:Occasional UK travel and overnight stays may be.
Closing date:9August2026 23:55

How do I apply

Weoperatean anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment toequalitydiversityand inclusion. CVs arefor all applications; but wewontbe able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Visa sponsorship:You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UKis not able tooffer visa sponsorship.

Recruitmentprocess:One-stage interview including a presentation task.

Interviewdates:From24August 2026 onwards.

At Cancer Research UK we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster.Thatswhywerelooking for someone talented someone who wants to develop their skills someone like you.

We are looking for a Public Affairs Officer to join our team in this roleyoullact as Cancer Research UKs primary contact in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament). The role provides a full-time public affairs presence to manage our Senedd engagementprogramme. This includes acting as secretariat for the Cross-Party Group on Cancer; regularly briefing SeneddMembersandrelevantministers;monitoringparliamentary activity and sharing intelligence;assistingwith policy developmentfornation-specific briefings; andrepresentingthe charity at external eventsand meetings(inc.conferences).

With a new Senedd term under way and a new cancer plan on the horizon this is an exciting time tobe joiningour team.A key part of this role will be helping CRUK strengthen its influence and impact in Wales particularly in relation to cancer research.

What will I be doing

• Supporting CRUKs influencing activity across key policy areas for cancer

• Reacting swiftly to Senedd business (offering support to Members of the Senedd and updating our wider team on Senedd affairs)

• Using key influencing tools to ensure CRUKs messages land in Wales (MS briefingssubmittingparliamentary questions and writing letters torelevantministersand officials)

• ManagingourMS engagementprogramme including shop and labvisits Senedd marketplaces (YFarchnad)andregular mailings and meetings

• Managing CRUKs attendance at Welsh party conferences including overseeingour conferencebudgetprintedmaterialsandlogistics

• Managing the production ofWales-specific materials for political engagement(information placards banners and social media posts)

• Working with CRUKs policy teams to help tailor Wales-specific policy positions for Senedd briefingsand consultations

• Managing our engagementwith MS support staff committee clerks and other Senedd staff as appropriate

• Proactively seeking information and contacts within CRUKs priorityareas for Wales

• Keeping abreast of Senedd developments (monitoringpolitical activity policy announcementsand emerging issues relevant to our work)

• Providingsecretariatsupportfor the Cross-Party Groupon Cancer (organisingmeetings events and administration)

• Working with other third-sectororganisationsin areas of mutual policy interest.
  

What skills will I need

• Anunderstanding of Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament)

• Demonstrable political interest and judgement withacommitment to neutrality andanability to work across the political spectrum

• The ability to quickly understandsummariseandanalysecomplex policy issues anddistilfor a range of internal and external audiences

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate withclarityand confidence

• Good influencing skills and experience of building credibility and trust with a range of stakeholders

• Strongorganisationalskills and experience of managing a complex workloadwith tight deadlines and often changing priorities

• Adaptable self-starter with the ability to work remotely and in a self-directed way as part of a larger team

• Experienceorganisingevents.

Furthercriteria (desirable but not essential)

• An understanding of cancer/health policy

• Experience of working in a public affairs/parliamentary role

• Ability to communicate in Welsh