THE DETAILS:
- Location: Cardiff, All Wales, CF15 7AB
- Subject: Policy and Planning Officer
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Salary Type: Annually
- Language: Bilingual
- Closing Date: 12 August, 2024 12:00 PM
This job application date has now expired.
Under the direction of the Director of Policy and Public Affairs, the successful candidate will help promote the benefit of post compulsory education and training in Wales, helping to develop the ColegauCymru key policy objectives and influence key decision makers including Welsh Government. The Policy Officer will bring expertise in policy development and political analysis as well as a commitment to the success of the post-16 education and training in Wales and organisation’s work as a whole. The post holder will deliver influencing strategies across the organisation’s main policy priorities and help raise the profile of ColegauCymru and advocate the quality of FE provision in Wales.
The successful candidate will represent FE colleges on a national stage, working closely with MSs in the Senedd and with Welsh Government officials. This includes meeting and briefing relevant political party spokespeople and members of key Senedd Committees, as well as undertaking research, analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and helping to develop public policy recommendations. They will also be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team, and will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive working relationships.
This is a hybrid opportunity which will require the successful candidate to work regularly from the ColegauCymru offices in Cardiff, so the ability to commute here is essential. Willingness to travel across Wales, within the UK and occasionally internationally, and work outside of normal working hours may also be required.
To Apply for this position
Please send a CV which demonstrates how you meet the Person Specification, along with a short covering letter that addresses the questions below. The answer to each question should not exceed 500 words.
What do you think are the main policy issues specifically facing the further education and work-based learning sectors in the next 12-18 months?
How do you think ColegauCymru should try to address these issues?
What are the main opportunities and barriers?
Applications should be submitted by email to HR@colegaucymru.ac.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this vacancy is 12 August at 12.00pm.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 22 August 2024 at Tongwynlais, Cardiff.
Please note that the successful candidate may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The successful candidate will represent FE colleges on a national stage, working closely with MSs in the Senedd and with Welsh Government officials. This includes meeting and briefing relevant political party spokespeople and members of key Senedd Committees, as well as undertaking research, analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and helping to develop public policy recommendations. They will also be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team, and will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to form positive working relationships.
This is a hybrid opportunity which will require the successful candidate to work regularly from the ColegauCymru offices in Cardiff, so the ability to commute here is essential. Willingness to travel across Wales, within the UK and occasionally internationally, and work outside of normal working hours may also be required.
To Apply for this position
Please send a CV which demonstrates how you meet the Person Specification, along with a short covering letter that addresses the questions below. The answer to each question should not exceed 500 words.
What do you think are the main policy issues specifically facing the further education and work-based learning sectors in the next 12-18 months?
How do you think ColegauCymru should try to address these issues?
What are the main opportunities and barriers?
Applications should be submitted by email to HR@colegaucymru.ac.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this vacancy is 12 August at 12.00pm.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 22 August 2024 at Tongwynlais, Cardiff.
Please note that the successful candidate may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.