This is an interesting and varied role. The successful candidate will
- be required to brief and act as an advisor on key policy issues for the Welsh Chair and members.
- will support the wider Welsh team lobbying and advocate FSB policy to key stakeholders including Ministers, politicians, civil servants and the wider policy community.
- have the ability to produce briefings and articles for both internal and external publication. This role may at times also require the postholder to provide interviews to broadcast media.
- We’re looking for someone with proven experience in one of the following: Welsh Political party, Welsh Civil Service, Senedd/Welsh parliament, or a policy or public affairs research post.
- You will have a thorough knowledge of the political processes and systems of devolved governance in Wales.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to carry out survey work and qualitative and quantitative analysis is essential, and strong presentation skills are also required.
- Willingness to work irregular hours (evenings and weekends) as and when necessary.
- 26 days holidays per year (pro-rata) plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*
- Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Health cash plan* (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)
- Critical illness and income protection insurance*
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
- Group Personal Pension (GPP)
- Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms
All applications to be received by 13 Sep 2026. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.
To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to
[email protected]