Policy Assistant: Child Poverty & Vulnerable Children
Job Title: Policy Assistant: Child Poverty & Vulnerable Children
Reports To: Senior Policy Officer
Location: Hybrid agile working from home and in the Cardiff office
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £26,520 per annum (pro rata)
Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (pro rata)
About The Role
This post is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our drive to eradicate child poverty in Wales, and our commitment to empower and support vulnerable children to realise all of their rights. The purpose of the post is to support the development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based policy and influencing work, ensuring that all children in Wales, including those living in poverty and vulnerable children, have their rights fulfilled.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* To work with Children in Wales policy colleagues to contribute to our policy and influencing programme of work as it relates to issues concerning child poverty and vulnerable children.
* To collaborate and work effectively with a broad range of organisations, including our members, to support the delivery of key national thematic professional networks.
* To represent Children in Wales in a range of externally led meetings and events, gathering and disseminating information as required.
* To work effectively with the Children in Wales communication team to ensure the programme of work is publicised widely.
* To gather evidence, research and information to produce written content for publication, including briefings, reports and responses to relevant public consultations.
* To keep abreast of current legislation, policy and programme developments in relation to child poverty and vulnerable children.
* To contribute to the delivery of thematic workshops and events.
* To contribute to the monitoring and reporting arrangements as determined by our funders.
* To work with Children in Wales colleagues to ensure that the voices and priorities for children and young people inform our work.
* To undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the role.
* To contribute towards Children in Wales funding bids and income generation as required.
* To carry out all of the above in accordance with the aims, values and strategic objectives of Children in Wales.
* To participate fully in the activities of the organisation, including through supervision and staff meetings.
Personal Specification
General
You will have the necessary enthusiasm, motivation and drive, and be able to demonstrate a passion for policy work, and a firm commitment to promoting children's rights.
Key Requirements - Essential
* Educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
* Experience of working in a policy or related role.
* A commitment to collaboration and multi-disciplinary partnership working.
* An understanding of the drivers of poverty and the issues facing children living in poverty.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy in relation to child poverty and vulnerable children.
* An ability to communicate complex information effectively.
* Proven ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
* Ability to meet deadlines and evaluate the impact of your work.
Key Requirements - Desirable
* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing through the Welsh language.
* Knowledge of the political environment in Wales.
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