We're looking for someone with the following skills and experience: Experience in external partnership working, policy or advocacy Experience of organising events Understanding of the political and stakeholder landscape in Wales Ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communicator, with great interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work at pace Ability to carry out, interpret and respond to external and internal research, intelligence and analysis Rydym yn chwilio am rywun sydd â'r sgiliau a'r profiad canlynol: Profiad yn y maes eirioli, polisi neu waith partneriaeth allanol Profiad o drefnu digwyddiadau Dealltwriaeth o’r dirwedd wleidyddol a rhanddeiliaid yng Nghymru Y gallu i feithrin cysylltiadau cydweithredol cadarn gyda rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig, ynghyd â sgiliau rhyngbersonol gwych Sgiliau trefnu ardderchog, gyda’r gallu i flaenoriaethu a gweithio ar gyflymder Y gallu i gynnal, dehongli ac ymateb i ymchwil, deallusrwydd a dadansoddiad allanol a mewnol External Affairs ConsultantWorking as part of the external affairs team, this role is instrumental in shaping how National Trust Cymru is seen in Wales and the wider world.You’ll join a collaborative, energised and supportive team who work at pace to make a real impact and difference for nature, beauty and history in Wales.This role can be based from any of our office hubs in Wales. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. Due to the nature of the role, some travel within Wales will be required.Sut brofiad yw gweithio ymaFel aelod o’r tîm materion allanol, mae’r swydd hon yn allweddol o ran llywio sut mae Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol Cymru yn cael ei gweld yng Nghymru a'r byd ehangach.Byddwch yn ymuno â thîm cydweithredol, brwdfrydig a chefnogol sy'n gweithio ar gyflymder i gael effaith ar a gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i natur, harddwch a hanes yng Nghymru.Mae’n bosib cyflawni'r rôl hon o unrhyw un o’n hybiau swyddfa yng Nghymru. Mae ein polisi gweithio hybrid yn golygu y gallwch gydbwyso gweithio yn y swyddfa a gartref gydag ymweliadau safle a chyfarfodydd yn lleoliadau eraill yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol. Oherwydd natur y swydd, bydd gofyn i chi deithio rhywfaint o fewn Cymru.Collaboration will be key, you’ll work with colleagues across the Trust to help build strong relationships with politicians, key stakeholders and decision makers in Wales. This will include supporting colleagues with stakeholder engagement, monitoring and advising on the external environment, and helping to promote understanding of the Trust and our cause to external audiences. You’ll be highly organised and an experienced communicator with the ability to work at pace. You’ll be responsible for developing tailored advocacy plans with a focus on nature and growing support – from producing policy briefings, contributing to external consultations and coordinating engagement, to delivering events such as our presence at party conferences, the Royal Welsh Show and National Eisteddfod.Please see role profile for further details.Welsh language skills will be highly desirable in this role (see attached document for details). Further support will be provided for continued development of Welsh language skills. Please complete the attached Welsh Language Competency Assessment and upload this alongside your cover letter and CV. Eich gwaithBydd cydweithio'n allweddol, a byddwch yn gweithio gyda chydweithwyr ar draws yr Ymddiriedolaeth er mwyn helpu i feithrin cysylltiadau cadarn â gwleidyddion, rhanddeiliaid allweddol a’r rhai sy’n gwneud penderfyniadau yng Nghymru. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys cefnogi cydweithwyr gydag ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliad, monitro a chynghori ar yr amgylchedd allanol, a helpu i hyrwyddo dealltwriaeth o’r Ymddiriedolaeth a’n hachos i gynulleidfaoedd allanol. Byddwch yn hynod drefnus, yn hen law ar gyfathrebu ac yn gallu gweithio ar gyflymder. Byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddatblygu cynlluniau eirioli wedi’u teilwra sy’n canolbwyntio ar natur a sicrhau rhagor o gefnogaeth - o gynhyrchu briffiau polisi, cyfrannu at ymgynghoriadau allanol a chydlynu ymgysylltiad, i gyflwyno digwyddiadau fel ein presenoldeb mewn cynadleddau pleidiau, ac yn Sioe Frenhinol Cymru a’r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol.Cyfeiriwch at y proffil swydd am fanylion pellach.Bydd sgiliau’r Gymraeg yn hynod ddymunol yn y swydd hon (gweler y ddogfen ynghlwm am fanylion). Darperir cefnogaeth bellach ar gyfer datblygu sgiliau'r Gymraeg yn barhaus. A fyddech cystal â chwblhau’r Asesiad Cymhwysedd yr Iaith Gymraeg sydd ynghlwm a'i uwchlwytho ochr yn ochr â'ch llythyr eglurhaol a'ch CV. The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)• Rental deposit loan scheme• Season ticket loan• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.• Flexible working whenever possible• Employee assistance programme• Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you. Buddion gweithio yn yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol: Oriau gweithio hyblyg lle bynnag y bo'n bosibl Parcio am ddim yn y rhan fwyaf o leoliadau Gostyngiadau yn siopau'r stryd fawr, mewn sinemâu, ac yn eiddo a chaffis yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol. Mynediad am ddim i'n heiddo i chi, eich gwestai a’ch plant (dan 18) Gwyliau blynyddol hael Cynllun arian iechyd cymorthdaledig Gwasanaeth cymorth 24 awr am ddim Cynllun pensiwn sylweddol hyd at 10% o gyflog sylfaenol Cyfleoedd Hyfforddi a Datblygu wedi'u teilwra Hyd at 5 diwrnod o wirfoddoli â thâl. Cliciwch yma i ddysgu rhagor am y buddion rydym yn eu cynnig i’ch cefnogi chi.Closing Date: 3 May 2026 To apply for this vacancy simply click the 'apply' button in the top right hand side of the page.If you need any help with your application, i.e. due to technical difficulties, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at recruitmentenquiries@nationaltrust.org.ukIf you require an adjustment to the application process, for example due to disability or medical condition, please call us on 0370 240 0274 or email us at adjustments@nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and we'll support you as best as we can. For examples of how, please see our supporting you page.Equal Opportunities Statement The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here. Safeguarding Statement The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre. Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early and therefore we encourage you to apply for this position early. 174449IRC174449LlandeiloFixed Term p/t (30 hrs pw to 30/04/27)Ends: May 3rd Have you got what it takes to help National Trust Cymru make its voice heard? We’re searching for an external affairs professional to join our team and play a part in making a difference every day. You’ll work with colleagues across Wales to build strong external relationships with elected representatives and key stakeholders. You’ll help to shape our policy and advocacy work, organise flagship events, and provide external affairs advice and support to our property and specialist delivery teams.This is an internal secondment opportunity due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 10 months.30 hours per week, fixed-term maternity cover £36,621 pro rata / £29,296.80Virtual interviews are expected to take place on 11th and 14th May.If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact kate.rees@nationaltrust.org.ukCrynodebSwydd 30 awr yr wythnos, cyfnod penodol dros gyfnod mamolaethOes gennych chi’r hyn sydd ei angen i helpu i ledaenu neges Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol Cymru? Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn materion allanol proffesiynol i ymuno â’n tîm ac i chwarae rhan mewn gwneud gwahaniaeth bob dydd. Byddwch yn gweithio â chydweithwyr ar hyd a lled Cymru i feithrin cysylltiadau allanol cadarn gyda chynrychiolwyr etholedig a rhanddeiliaid allweddol. Byddwch yn helpu i lunio ein polisi a’n gwaith eirioli, trefnu digwyddiadau blaenllaw, a chynnig cyngor ar faterion allanol a chefnogaeth i’n timau eiddo a’n timau cyflawni arbenigol.Mae hwn yn gyfle secondiad i weithwyr mewnol a fydd yn dod i ben pan fydd deiliad blaenorol y swydd yn dychwelyd o gyfnod mamolaeth. Ar hyn o bryd, nid oes modd i ni gadarnhau union hyd y contract hwn, ond mae'n annhebygol y bydd yn hirach na 10 mis.Mae disgwyl i gyfweliadau rhithiol gael eu cynnal ar 11eg a 14eg Mai.Os hoffech sgwrs anffurfiol ynghylch y swydd, cysylltwch â kate.rees@nationaltrust.org.ukSouth West Wales AO, The Granary, Llandeilo, SA19 6RTCompliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK29,297 pa