Alternative education Work, Jobs in Cardiff, Wls (with Salaries)

Policy & Public Affairs Adviser
The Electoral Commission —Cardiff
- £31,549 - £33,126 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
4h
Community & Campaigns Lead (Comms)
Welsh Water —Cardiff
- £47,492 - £54,618 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- English
- Project management
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9h
Lecturer in Politics - Teaching and Research
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £51,753 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Teaching
3d
Lecturer in Politics - Teaching and Scholarship
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £51,753 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
3d
Impact Analyst
North Somerset Council —North Somerset
- £35,412 - £38,220 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
10d
Administrator/Receptionist
Fairwater Health Centre —Cardiff
- From £12.74 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Front desk
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
Learning Support Assistant
Eastward House School —Cardiff
- From £24,784.50 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Driving
Quick apply
Senior Assistant (Executive Assistant), Leadership Support Centre, Central Business Services
Deloitte —Cardiff
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
GP Receptionist/Administrator
Roathwell Surgery —Cardiff
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
4d
Apprentice Trading Standards Officer
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £28,598 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Business
- Annual leave
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Senior Lecturer in Law
Cardiff Metropolitan University —Cardiff
- £53,301 - £61,759 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
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Sports Mentor in Weston-Super-Mare
Lexia Education Services —Weston-super-Mare
- £92.50 - £130.00 a day
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- Mentoring
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Residential Childcare Worker
Nurture One UK —Usk
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Teacher of Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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Mentor in Shirehampton
Lexia Education Services —Shirehampton
- £109.50 - £120.00 a day
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Trainee Data Cabling Engineer
IKM Network Communications Ltd —Cardiff
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Residential Childcare Worker
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £32,061 - £34,434 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Annual leave
4d
Teacher of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) – Maths Specialism
Elementa Support Services —Pontypridd
- £172.98 - £238.95 a day
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- School
Quick apply
Teacher of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) – ICT Specialism
Elementa Support Services —Pontypridd
- £172.98 - £238.95 a day
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- School
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Mentor in Weston-Super-Mare
Lexia Education Services —Weston-super-Mare
- £92.50 - £120.00 a day
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- School

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Policy & Public Affairs Adviser

The Electoral Commission -
Cardiff

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£31,549 - £33,126 a year
4 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Bilingual
English
Analysis skills
Presentation skills
Legal drafting
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Welsh

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Reference number

473483

Salary

£31,549 - £33,126

Working from home allowance

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

TEC - Policy

Type of role

Policy

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

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Location

Cardiff

About the job

Job summary

Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week

A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid min. 2 days in office)

Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more.

About the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the UKs independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process.

As we enter a new chapter under our Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.

About the office

Our office in Cardiff is home to the Commissions Wales team. It also brings together colleagues from across the wider Electoral Commission, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where ideas and expertise are shared.

Youll be joining a friendly, inclusive community where people genuinely support one another.

Our office is designed for flexibility, with spaces for both collaboration and focused work, alongside a relaxed culture and regular social activities. Were proud of our bilingual environment, where Welsh and English are part of everyday life, making it welcoming for speakers and learners alike. Just a short walk away youll have easy access to Cardiffs parks, landmarks and vibrant atmosphere.

Job description

About the role

As Policy and Public Affairs Adviser, you will support the delivery of the Electoral Commission's policy and public affairs activity in Wales. This is an externally focused role that sits at the intersection of policy, legislation and democratic engagement.

You will work closely with Welsh Government officials, Members of the Senedd, political stakeholders and colleagues across the Commission, helping to ensure the organisation is well positioned to respond to developments affecting elections and democracy in Wales.

The role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in electoral policy, legislative processes and stakeholder engagement while working on issues of significant public importance.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the Commission's engagement with Welsh Government policy proposals, draft legislation and consultations.
Researching, analysing and monitoring political and legislative developments affecting elections and democracy.
Drafting consultation responses, policy papers, briefings and position statements.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with Welsh Government officials, Members of the Senedd and other external stakeholders.
Supporting the delivery of the Commissions public affairs activity in Wales, including planning events, seminars, stakeholder engagement and attending party conferences.
Preparing briefings and advice for colleagues on policy and public affairs and contributing to post-election reporting activity.

About the team

You will be joining the Wales team, a collaborative and knowledgeable group that leads the Electoral Commission's work in Wales. The team works across policy, public affairs, electoral administration, regulation and stakeholder engagement, helping to ensure that elections are delivered effectively and that the Commission remains a trusted and influential voice on democratic issues.

The Wales team works closely with colleagues across the Commission's devolved offices and wider UK teams, sharing expertise and coordinating activity. You'll also work regularly with a broad range of external stakeholders - primarily Members of the Senedd and Welsh Government officials...

The team is supportive, inclusive and ambitious, offering opportunities to build relationships with senior decision-makers, contribute to high-profile projects and play a direct role in supporting democracy in Wales. It's an environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop their professional expertise.

Person specification

Who were looking for

We're looking for a politically aware and intellectually curious individual who enjoys understanding complex issues, building relationships and influencing positive outcomes.

You will be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, managing competing priorities and communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. You'll have strong analytical skills and be able to translate complex information into clear, practical advice and briefings.

This role could suit candidates from policy, public affairs, government relations, political research, regulation, public administration, parliamentary support, advocacy or related fields.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Experience working in a policy, public affairs or stakeholder engagement environment.
Experience researching and analysing complex information and communicating findings effectively.
The ability to build productive relationships with decision-makers and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with sound political judgement.
Experience drafting high-quality briefings, reports or policy papers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Welsh language skills would be desirable for this role.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £31,549, The Electoral Commission contributes £9,139 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Why work for us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on issues that matter to the future of democracy in Wales. You'll gain exposure to senior decision-makers, develop specialist expertise in policy and public affairs, and contribute to work that has a tangible impact on elections and democratic participation
We offer a strong total reward package, including:
- Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
- 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
- Study support for professional qualifications
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

How to apply

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process.

When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:

Do not include:

Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details
Your date of birth or age
Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers
A photo of yourself
Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age
There is no requirement to include your primary education details.

Do include:

Your employment history including employers and dates of employment
Explanation for gaps in your history
Your duties, responsibilities and achievements

If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.

Supporting disabled applicants

The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of this commitment, we aim to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

There may, however, be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. For example, during periods of exceptionally high application volumes or seasonal recruitment activity, the Commission may need to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.

If you have a disability and would like to be considered under this commitment, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or within the workplace.

Key dates

Application deadline: Monday 17th August 2026 (23:59)
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 24th August 2026
Anticipated start date: TBC

Interviews are expected to be conducted in our Cardiff Office.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Talent Acquisition Team
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process

At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.

If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us.

How to Make a Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email:

[email protected]

Please include the following information:

The job title or reference number

A clear explanation of your concern

Any relevant supporting information

Your preferred contact details

We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days.

Our Commitment

All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at [email protected] or call 020 7271 0500.

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/working-us

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