Senior Policy Officer (Wales)
Quick answer
Resolve Poverty is hiring a Senior Policy Officer (Wales) to provide strategic policy leadership for a major project aimed at minimizing the impact of poverty in education in Wales, with a hybrid work schedule and a salary range of £38,000 - £42,000 per year.
- Role
- Senior Policy Officer (Wales)
- Organization
- Resolve Poverty
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £38,000 - £42,000 per year
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
Resolve Poverty is seeking a Senior Policy Officer (Wales) to provide strategic policy leadership for a major project aimed at minimizing the impact of poverty in education in Wales. The role involves working with Welsh Government and Children North East to develop initiatives that remove barriers to educational attainment and ensure the voices of children and young people are heard.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic policy leadership for Resolve Poverty’s contribution to the project
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant Welsh Government teams
- Establish and facilitate a Wales Local Authority Policy Officer Network
- Translate evidence into policy
- Champion lived experience
- Shape resources and guidance
What it takes
- Proven experience of working in a relevant policy, strategy or influencing role
- Strong understanding of poverty, child poverty, inequality and the impact on education
- Strong understanding of how public policy is developed and implemented
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
- Experience of working with or influencing government, local authorities or public sector organisations
- Experience of working with stakeholders from a range of sectors
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days per year with one additional day’s leave for each year worked. Baseline pensions contributions of 4% employer/ 4% employer, with matched employer contributions up to a maximum of 8%. Professional development: Access to training and peer support through Resolve Poverty. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, with a hybrid work schedule.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £38,000 - £42,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include proven experience in a relevant policy, strategy or influencing role, strong understanding of poverty and its impact on education, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by saving the job listing and following the application resources provided.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include 25 days per year with one additional day’s leave for each year worked, baseline pensions contributions of 4% employer/4% employer, with matched employer contributions up to a maximum of 8%, and access to training and peer support through Resolve Poverty.
How to apply
Apply directly on Resolve Poverty's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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